CHILL OUT

Feeling stressed out lately?

Me too! Winter has that draining effect on almost everyone.

Here's some things to do to "chill out"...

1. Read. You know that book you've been wanting to read, just never have the time? Take the day (afternoon, hour) off and go read! Grab and blanket and cuddle with a book on the couch. Seriously. Dive into some Hemingway, H.G. Wells, Treasure Island, Les Miserables, Heidi. Classics are good for the soul.

2. Eat. Not encouraging gluttony here, but the opposite in fact. Instead of pounding some Mcd's when you are stressed, take the time to treat yourself nice and make a delicious, healthy meal. I suggest a lovely salad with cold cut chicken or turkey for some staying power. Add some winter fruit and your good to go!

3. Cuddle a baby. No baby available? Then take the time to appreciate someone else in your life. Cuddle with them if possible!

4. Change some artwork in your home. Switch it up! Instant mood improver!

5. Spend some time with your pets! Animals are proven to improve a bad mood, plus you can play paparazzi and take a bazillion adorable pics of them....

 

                                                  This is my guinea pig, Sherlock. She loves the spot light. (not really, but I don't care :)

6. Take a walk. "But it's cooollllddd" So what? It's not gonna change, so channel your inner Eskimo and embrace the snow and chill. Just make sure to bundle up! Trust me, you'll feel much better after!

 

 

7. Go shopping. Unless you've got a massive debt problem, go peruse your favorite shops. Don't have a lot of cash? Lola's has very reasonably priced stuff for your snowy days ahead! We get new stuff in all the time, so come check us out.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

xo

allie

 

- Allie Luallen is a Featured Contributor to the Living Lola Style blog.