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How Do You Unwind After a Demanding Day?

I unwind mostly by listening to music or watching a movie. Sometimes taking a nap depending on the time of day. Sometimes just clearing my mind and resting my eyes is enough to give me a reset. Occasionally I’ll take a nice hot bath but that is rare.

Sometimes I’ll soak my feet in epsom salt or light some candles. Sometimes I will write if the mood strikes me.

Usually if a day is particularily harsh I will want to veg a bit and not do a whole lot of in depth thinking. If I need to change my mood sometimes going for a walk is enough to change my mental situation.

A lot depends on what happened. If it is a physically demanding day I am more likely to relax. If it is a mentally taxing day then I will want a distraction but not a lot of pressure to come up with thoughts and ideas.

I will go to the gym too and listen to music while I use the machines that can change a mood too. Sometimes just going outside is enough. Just going to the park and watching the birds and the kids play. Sometimes I just need to get out of my own head and exist and be alive. Life can pass you by awfully fast if you let it.

Daily writing prompt
How do you unwind after a demanding day?