Breathe in, now breathe out...

Now that I am officially back in action with my first post in many months, I feel "ahhhh" relieved. Blogging about all things beauty is something I am truly passionate about and due to being very busy with trying to organize my life, I now have some time to focus!

While enduring the stresses of the past couple months, I have been scraping to find and try new things to de-stress. Life gets so hectic and in the way at times and it is so important for your health (and sanity) to stay on track and take care of yourself which means...a little "me" time.

Weather it's a candle lit bubble bath with a glass of wine or a Yoga/Pilate's work out at your favorite yoga center, it is so important for you to make time for yourself and to do something each and every single day that makes you happy : ) You will be amazed at how it makes you feel.

Things that I do to de-stress

-Yoga/Pilates in the morning-

I have a few dvd's that I do in the comfort of my own home. GAIAM A.M. Yoga (DVD) gets me going and starts off my day on the right foot. There are 5 -20 minute workouts...one for each morning of your work week! Once you've got some yoga moves under your belt- you absolutely have to (especially now that the weather is getting warmer) put on your cutest little yoga outfit, go to a nearby park (preferably a section with no screaming kiddies), kick off your shoes, and break out your yoga mat. Just close your eyes and soak it all in. The entire experience is beautiful.

-Bubble baths with my fizzies-

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One look at this little fella....

My Murphy

-Singing out loud for NO ONE to hear-We have all been there...you're driving along all by yourself, singing your favorite song at the top of your lungs, really into it...you look to your right and oh, hello sir!! You're embarrassed, humiliated, turn your head real quick...you do everything imaginable to make it look like you were not just THAT person. Well, if you are anything like me- you keep singing and while you're at it you might even give them a funny face and get even more into. I have proven it to myself time and time again that a.) it allows me to just let go...b.) it makes me laugh hysterically because I act like I'm the winner of American Idol or something and c.) it's totally fun!

Some things out there that can help you de-stress

-Satori Space Prescription Audio-

In Southern New Jersey this service is offered at Virtu. How it works is you are escorted into a private room, you are seated in a vibrational lounge chair, a blanket is placed over you, you put on your headphones and close your eyes. A blend of music, dimentional sounds and tones guide your brainwave lengths into a level of deep meditation while the vibrational chair sycronizes with the sounds and your body leaving you physically and mentally refreshed, rejuvenated and relaxed. The service is 25 minutes long and cost about $50. Anyone and everyone should give this a try!

-Go for a 10-minute walk-

Nature is extremely relaxing. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy the scenery. Keep your chin up as you walk and remember to breathe deep and take in the scenery around you. By the time you return home, you should feel much better.

-Keep a daily journal-

Journaling has long been a way for people to "dump" their problems. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Just grab a notebook and start writing. Taking ten or fifteen minutes at the end of the day to write out your thoughts can be helpful in releasing stress you'd ordinarily keep pent up inside.

Here are some ways that some of your favorite celebrities de-stress!

How do you handle your stress?