Down?? Stressed ?? Depressed?? Hate going out?? Hate your own face?? We exactly know what you been through..!! Here are five simple solutions to jump off the bed and be a charmer again.
Stimulating Scents you ignore:-Coffee powder, flavored tea, body oils, hair oils, aroma oils, favorite lotion, baby powder, chocolates, lemon grass, oregano, spices, expensive perfume, cheap deodorant, old book in a corner, new one on table, starched cotton dress, new dress you never opened, soaps, mud in your garden, or a rose in unnoticed pot in balcony, all possess powers to gaga you. Find your best incense. Smell again and again to swift up your hormones. Works as first aid for stress and depression.
Eat and Beat the Blues:- Stress hormones in women induce eating. Cook, go out or order at home. Eat what you desire but don't forget to count your calories. Eating in moderation will work both way. Be smart, Instead of eating burgers or fries, prefer simple homemade salad or veg-sandwich, honey in place of sugar, juice for beer, coffee/tea for chocolate shakes. Water is best during bad days. Moisturizes your cells, recharges them, let you breathe more.
Spa/Sauna/Salon:- Every girl's dream retreat. A wonderful solution. Manicure, Pedicure, massage, spa or sauna, whichever quickest you can reach to. Relaxes muscles and mind, opens up the body and improves blood circulation. who wanna stay home after getting striking nailpaint & pedicure, you'll cry out to show off !! Get yourself pampered, feel special and get a thrust in mood.
Yoga/Walks/Cardio/Stretches:- Yoga has magical healing powers. Bhakti, Hatha, Jnana, Mantra and Raj Yoga and stretches can relieve your stress and depression by creating harmony in mind body and soul, strengthens self and brings positivity in thinking. Long walks in a green park, at a public place or river/sea sides can bring beauty of life more closer to you. Cardio and workouts improve your blood circulation, pumps in good blood, thus negativity out.
Retail Therapy:- We all love shopping. We can fill our house and garage, we can swim in things we never gonna wear ever! Color rainbows, scents of new clothes, feel of the fabrics, glitters of accessories, imagining ourselves as diva in new attire, are catalysts in making our shopping bills long. Indulge in pool of colors and glitters.You deserve it.You run world's economy. Choose the best fit and color for you, check your pocket as well or you can end up in guilt week!
- Sumitra Puri
