The Importance of De-Stressing After Work

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A recent survey has found that 1 in 4 Canadian workers described their day-to-day lives as highly stressful. Are you one of them? With people spending more and more time at the office stress levels are rising. Happiness is an important factor when it comes to the health, well-being and productivity at work. So as tensions rise, it is becoming increasingly important that we take time for ourselves to de-stress after a long day at work.

Taking time for yourself to do something you enjoy can do wonders for your mental health and well-being. Whether you enjoy exercising, cooking or sitting down with a good book, having a hobby or something that provides you with a source of relaxation is crucial to maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle and will improve not only your mood but your quality of life as well.

 

What I Do to Unwind

Personally, this relaxation comes in the form of my horses. A typical weekday in my life consists of waking up and getting ready for work, working until 5pm, heading home for a quick bite to eat and then out to the farm to visit with my parents, ride and take care of my 4 horses.

While it may seem like I am always rushing and on the go, I can honestly say that a few hours spent with my horses each night does wonders for my mental health, especially after a particularly stressful day. There is just something about being outside in the fresh air, surrounded by nature that brings a certain peacefulness for me. I know my horses value our time together just as much as I do because I am always greeted with a nicker at the gate by one or two of them.

 

So Relax

You need to take time for yourself. Taking a step back from your daily stresses to slow down, relax and do something you enjoy can only have a positive impact on your life. When you go to bed feeling happy and relaxed, you will wake up the next morning refreshed and ready to start your day, which will improve not only your mood at work, but your productivity as well.

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