6 Ways to De-stress in NYC
Living in the city that never sleeps actually means what it says. Not all folks can handle the fast pace lifestyle of a New Yorker. Train delays in the mornings, ongoing traffic on the George Washington bridge, "Ock" didn't make your breakfast sandwich the way you wanted, caught up in the 5 o' clock rush hour and lets not forget dealing with that "New York hospitality". NYC can be a stressful place but there's no place like it. Here's 6 ways to de-stress living in the big apple.
Take a walk- Spending time with nature by taking a walk through one of your favorite NYC parks gives your mind and body a chance to lower it's stress and anxiety. Taking a walk can also help with redirecting your stressful situation and turning it into a more peaceful one, and it's always great for exercise !
Online therapy- Online therapy gives you the advantages of connecting with a therapist that works best for you. Online therapy can include perks such as accessibility, privacy, better cost, and better insight between you and your therapist.
Take up a hobby- Take the time to think about your interests and what genuinely makes you happy. Having a hobby can lower your stress , improve your social interactions, improve your work performance and most importantly it betters your overall health.
Take yourself out on a date- Whether you're single, married or in a relationship self love will always be the best love so why not take yourself out on a hot date. Going out on a solo date is one of the best ways to practice independence and self sufficiency. Now go out and treat yourself, you deserve it!
Go to the spa- "I need a massage" probably runs through your mind on a daily basis so why not grab a friend and take a trip to your favorite spa. Going to the spa can benefit you mentally and physically with the wide range of therapeutic options available. These options can help your mind and body to relax and release built up stress and tension.
Take a vacation- It's okay to take a break from reality every once in a while. Taking a vacation can improve your mood and gives you the chance to remove yourself from activities and environments that causes your stress and anxiety. Taking the time to visit a new place helps to release the stress you've been holding onto. It's your life and you deserve peace so take those days off ,book that plane ticket , take that road trip, you can even stay home and do absolutely nothing if it you want to. Everyone deserves a break, including you.
SB: Don't forget to breathe!