We all have days where it feels like our body is full of stress. Some of us have many of these days all in a row! It can be incredibly troubling as you feel as though there’s so much tension building up inside you. If you don’t let it all out, then who knows what will happen? 

You need to relax, and you need to relax at home after your stressful day. This way, you can sleep soundly without worrying about all the stress you’ve been through. As it happens, you can do lots of things to encourage relaxation at home: 

Soak in a warm bath

Run yourself a bath full of warm water - and maybe with a bath bomb or something else added in, like bath salts. Fill the tub all the way up, then engulf yourself in the warm foamy goodness. The warmth from the water will soak your muscles and help you feel genuinely relaxed. Plus, the steam coming from the bath will make it feel like a sauna in your bathroom. Effectively, you’ve created a little spa treatment in your home! The best thing about this idea is that you can do it every day without any problems. Bring in your phone or a speaker and play some music or a podcast to listen to as you relax. It’s so tranquil. 

Try using CBD oil

Oils are very popular in helping you relax. The idea is that you massage them into areas of your body where you’re feeling the most tension. CBD oil is one of the trendiest things around at the moment. If you’re wondering what does CBD feel like? Then the answer is that it’s a bit like having a glass of wine. You start to feel more relaxed, more at ease, but you’re not drunk or spaced out! You could try other oils as well, but CBD is in the news a lot because some studies suggest it helps with relaxation and stress. There are also some oils that you can ingest instead of rub on yourself, so look around for one that suits you best.

Lie on a bed of nails

Okay, this sounds like the absolute opposite of relaxing! Let me explain. I’m not literally talking about a bed of nails, I’m talking about a product. There’s something you can buy that has lots of tiny little spiky points on a mat. You lie down on it, and it almost replicates the effects of acupuncture. It can be a bit unsettling at first, but you soon begin to relax. Lie on this for around 15-30 minutes, and your body starts to release so much tension. It’s really good if you have tight and tense muscles in your back and shoulders as well! The concept is that the spiky bits increase the blood flow in your body, which helps to loosen up all your tense spots. 

If you’re feeling tense or stressed, then you need to do something about it. Don’t wait around and book expensive appointments with massage therapists or spas. Instead, try these ideas to provide yourself with instant relaxation at home.