When I am stressed out I like to do things that tap into some of my five senses to help calm me down. My top three things that I do when I am stressed out:
- Drink Tea. Just like my picture above, I love a nice cup of Yemeni tea! I especially love drinking tea on the porch; getting some fresh air and breathing in the smell of the tea, cardamom, and cloves really has a way of soothing me. I especially love doing this on a rainy day!
- Listen to music. Music helps to block out extraneous stimuli and calm my worries. Sometimes I just need a break from the task at hand and putting on some music is a nice way to
- Take a walk alone to clear my head. I will put my headphones on and listen to some music on my walk. By the time I get home I feel much more relaxed 🙂