Being Mindful: Four Ways To Relax And Feel Better

These days we are encouraged more and more to be mindful and to take better care of ourselves, and so relaxing has become more of an essential to our routines than ever before. Work stress, relationships, family life, they can all take their toll physically and mentally, and therefore we can need some time to relax and unwind But how best is it to do that? I wanted to share with you some of the ways that you could relax and feel better.

Having a massage

Sometimes we can feel stressed and ache in our bodies, and this can cause us to feel a little down and out. So it may be time to think about how you can relax your whole body, as well as your mind, and one of the ways to do it would be a massage. There are places such as the Vancouver Massage Center the could offer a body massage and help relieve some of the tension that has built up in your muscles, perhaps in your back or shoulders. It could certainly be a great way to relax and unwind, and doing it regularly such as once a month, could be the ideal solution.

Getting an early night

Everyone needs sleep, there is no hiding from that fact. But at the same time, you also need to understand that you need to get a decent night's sleep. An early night is often the best way to relax after a particularly tough and tiring day. Enabling you to get the rest you need, relax in bed and generally rest your mind and your body. If sleep is something you struggle with, try and start a bedtime touring where you encourage your body to relax as the night goes on, enabling you to fall naturally to sleep quickly.

Taking better care of yourself

It is also important that you take better care of yourself when it comes to your body and mind, and one of the ways to do that would be to make relaxation a priority. We can all feel stressed and anxious for various reasons in our lives, and so making sure you take the time to unwind from that is important. Simple things like making sure you are eating the right things, being active during the day, getting enough sleep and also taking some time to enjoy a little bit of self care. Which brings us to our last suggestion.

Indulging in a bit of self care

Self care can be a great way to relax, but it is also essential to help us stay positive and to keep a healthy mindset. Self care will always be different for everyone, so it is all about finding what works for you. This could be a simple thing such as a warm bath before bed. It might be that you like to switch off and relax with your favourite TV programme or a calming game such as spider solitaire and the Hearts card game. Self care might involve taking extra care with your skincare routine, your exercise, or what you eat. Find what works for you and then don’t be afraid to do it as often as necessary to help you relax. 

Let’s hope these tips help you to relax and feel better.

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A Look Inside The 42nd Gay Aspen Week

This years was the 42nd annual Gay Aspen Week where some of the top skiers of the LGBTQ community head to Aspen for a week of slopes and partiesrom to support AspenOUT, and to continue local and national funding LGBTQ non-profit programs.

Ari Mizrahi, Elle Peterson, Lauren Garrity, Blake Greiner

All week long, Douglas Elliman hosted a table in the hospitality suite located at the Limelight Hotel to mingle with AGSW guests and showcase our luxury property collection along with the power of our brand locally, nationally and internationally with their global partner, Knight Frank.

To welcome the start of AGSW's festivities, Douglas Elliman hosted a “Very Happy Hour” Après Ski cocktail reception for agents, executives and VIP guests of AGSW at the Gorsuch Café, located in the Gondola Plaza the base of Aspen Mountain. The event mixed luxury lifestyle with top luxury agents, AGSW attendees as well owner Jeffrey Gorsuch.

In addition to promoting the brand, Douglas Elliman partnered with SoulCycle’s Destination Aspen studio to offer 70 VIP guests of AGSW a free class filled with Douglas Elliman’s agents, executives and staff.

Joshua Saslove, Jeffrey Gorsuch, Scott Durkin

Members of Elliman’s executive suite including, Scott Durkin, president and chief operating officer and Peter Hernandez, president of brokerage for the Western Region, were in town along with Stacey Watson from Knight Frank’s London office. Joshua Saslove, president of brokerage for Colorado and Ed Foran, executive manager of sales and managing director. Top agents from around the country also are in Aspen including Michael Lorber from New York, Michael Shaheen and Maryanne Horwarth from the Hamptons, Heather T. Roy and Learka Bosnak of Los Angeles. Local Aspen Snowmass agents include Jen Engel, Stacey Kelly, Gary Kelley, Michael Latousek, Brittanie Rockhill, Riley Warwick, Josh Landis Jill Shore and Max Taam.

Visitors also had the opportunity to tour some of the region’s luxury homes in the Douglas Elliman portfolio, including 720 Willoughby Way, currently on the market for $30,950,000 with Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan and Miami-based Darin Tansey, who is serving as marketing consultant.

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