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One thing I have been trying to do and really need to do is relax. Between having elevated blood pressure that we are working on getting down, not ovulating regularly, and trying to loose weight, stress takes a big toll on these things. For me saying I am going to relax is easier said then done. So, I wanted to take time today to let you all know what I have been doing to try and relax more.
Disclaimer: This is not me saying to just relax and it will happen. I really dislike that and hate when people are like just be patient and if it is meant to be it will happen. This is just to let you know what I am doing to try and relax more and if you can use them great! If not then let me know what you are doing to relax.
- Take more time to focus on my interests-
This is something that can be quite difficult for me as I am always trying to take care of others and do what they want rather than what interests me. So, lately I have been trying to take time to focus on watching shows, you tube videos, reading books, and playing video games that interest me. It has been working out for me for the past couple of weeks and has been making me really happy. - Have spa days either at home or at a place-
I have been making it a point to have one weekend day a week for the past month to have me time. That entails deep conditioning my hair, face masks, painting my nails, and doing something that makes me happy, such as what I mentioned above. - Meditation–
This has been a bit harder to do for me as I have been having trouble finding time and space to do this. I have been trying to do this at least three times a week. I typically do Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I just you tube different meditations. They typically focus on ovulation, relaxing, letting things go, healing, and clarity. When I am able to this I feel so much more relaxed and clear headed. - Going to the gym-
This is recent for me as i just got cleared with my knee to go back. I started Sunday and I was over the moon when I was done. It felt so good to me to be on the elliptical watching shows and getting in an hour of cardio. I missed that time because it really was a big part of me focusing on getting healthier and just focusing on me. Once, I have been doing cardio for a couple of months I will be adding in weights again. My goal is to go at least 4 days a week. I will be alternating between the Blink I go to and the gym on my campus. My weight loss goal is to see the inches come off rather than the pounds so that I don’t get too obsessed with the number. - Research more about how to get healthy and TTC-
So…this might make people more anxious but this actually does the opposite for me. By doing this I feel more prepared and ready to conquer the world. If I have questions I write them down and prepare to ask my PCD or my Gyno about them so I can fully understand. They say knowledge is power and this really is for me. - Spend time with people I love-
This last one is super important. One of things that has really helped me through this stuff is spending time and talking to the people that love. I mainly see my husband (obviously), my sestra Angie, and my best friend Jen. I try to frequently talk to my sister Lisa and my wifey Jess. I also try to spend time with my friends Matt, Mike, Rei, Kevin, and others to see the people that are like family to me. Spending time either seeing them or chatting with them is always super relaxing and helps make happy. Also, if I am ever in the need to talk to them I just reach out and they are willing to listen just as I am for them!
There you have six things I do to relax. Let me know in the comments or on my Instagram what you do to relax! Thank you for reading and for being supportive of me on my journey! On the next blog I am not sure what I will write about. I am thinking of writing up my work out routine and my mini haul of work out clothes or discussing the new books I have been reading. Let me know in the comments as well what you want to know.
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