{"id":76489,"date":"2016-04-06T02:15:16","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T09:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=76489"},"modified":"2016-04-06T12:13:40","modified_gmt":"2016-04-06T19:13:40","slug":"ways-to-de-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/ways-to-de-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Help You De-Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How do you de-stress after a long day? Do you watch endless Netflix marathons or indulge in some wine?\u00a0Well, we&#8217;ve done both and while those\u00a0activities are fun and enjoyable, there are more relaxing and beneficial ways to de-stress. Next time, challenge yourself\u00a0to put down the remote, keep the bottle corked, and try\u00a0something new!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21144145\/pole-dance-panoramika.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" wp-image-76504 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21144145\/pole-dance-panoramika.jpg\" alt=\"pole-dance-panoramika\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a> <b>Pole Dancing<\/b><br \/>\nThis may sound odd, but trust us. Using the strength of your body (and holy moly does it take strength!) and getting in touch with your sensual side can give\u00a0you the distraction you need to relax. Find a local pole dancing studio and surprise yourself with your newfound talent\u00a0while burning major cals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/06121248\/shutterstock_370126373.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77869\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/06121248\/shutterstock_370126373.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_370126373\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/fff-blog\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21150508\/shutterstock_370126373.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><b>Coloring<\/b><br \/>\nColoring can\u00a0help immensely with de-stressing. Focusing on patterns, choosing colors, and the rhythmic nature of using crayons or pencils make this a mindless yet therapeutic exercise. Head to Amazon to score a variety of coloring books, including one full of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Colour-Me-Good-Ryan-Gosling\/dp\/0957314833\/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=19814QWE2KN9HNYDMN4W\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Gosling\u2019s face<\/a>\u00a0or test out some coloring apps on your smartphone.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21145218\/shutterstock_181674173.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76510 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21145218\/shutterstock_181674173.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_181674173\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><b>Essential Oils<\/b><br \/>\nIf you have yet to hop on the essential oils trend, now is your chance!\u00a0Some oils can assist with better sleep, digestion, calming your nerves, and more which will ultimately lead to less stress.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/essential-oils-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn how each essential oil can benefit you and your body<\/a> &#8211; we guarantee you will\u00a0find one essential oil that is beneficial for\u00a0you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21150634\/shutterstock_285751448.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" wp-image-76515 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21150634\/shutterstock_285751448.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_285751448\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><b>Dog Walking<\/b><br \/>\nMultiple studies have shown that spending time with animals greatly boost your mood and decrease stress. So grab a pup, whether it\u2019s yours, a friends, or a shelter&#8217;s, and leash it up for a walk around the \u2018hood. Talking a brief walk\u00a0will allow you to relax and breathe in some fresh air &#8212; and we aren&#8217;t complaining about\u00a0puppy kisses.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21144418\/archery_story.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" wp-image-76506 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/21144418\/archery_story.jpg\" alt=\"archery_story\" width=\"500\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a><b>Archery<\/b><br \/>\nArchery is an extremely safe sport and one that takes intense\u00a0concentration and precision which, oddly, can be relaxing. Granted, this sport can be as basic or as complicated as you want to make it. Find a local archery club near your city and spend an afternoon hitting targets. It&#8217;s a great way to blow off some steam! What are you waiting for Robin Hood?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What are some other ways you like to de-stress? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"How do you de-stress after a long day? 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