We all know that a bath with candles, music, and sweet smelling bath oils can relieve stress and promote relaxation. Unfortunately, not everyone has time for a leisurely soak in the bath tub. If you only have time for a quick shower and are feeling a bit stressed, why not use the shower to help you clear your mind? Here are some ways to relax in the shower:
Relax in the shower: Get a shower massager placed on your shower head
A shower massage head allows you to set your shower head to massage you with gentle flow of water or a strong, pulsating massage. If you're feeling a bit tense, putting your shower head on the pulsating massage setting and letting it hit your back and neck can really massage away your worries and stress, not to mention any back or neck stiffness you may have. A shower massage head can turn an ordinary shower into a water therapy session.
Relax in the shower: Use aromatherapy in the form of a body scrub
If you're feeling a bit down and lethargic, a peppermint body scrub can give you a real lift in terms of mood. If you're feeling a bit tense and uptight, a lavender body scrub can help to calm and soothe you. Use the power of these scents to help lift or calm your mood.
Relax in the shower: Sing at the top of your voice
There's something therapeutic about taking a deep breath and belting out your favorite song. So what if you're off key? The sound of the water will drown out much of the noise so no one will be offended. This is your chance to sing about anything that strikes your fancy. Sing loud and sing strong and you'll feel your stress slowly melting away.
Relax in the shower: Visualize
Do you have a lot of things you're worried about? While you're taking your shower, visualize each worry that's causing you stress slowly being washed away along with your shower water. Watch each stressful thought go down the drain and disappear out of sight. Take some deep breaths and you'll feel like a new person when you step out of the shower.
Relax in the shower: Talk to yourself
The shower is one of those places you can talk to yourself and no one will hear you. If you're trying to deal with problems at work or at home, use your shower time to carry on a dialogue with yourself. Don't worry no one will think you're crazy especially when they can't hear you because they water's running. Be sure to turn the shower up full force to make it more private.
A shower can be the ultimate way to promote relaxation and relieve stress. Plus, it takes less time than a bath. The next time you're feeling a bit tense, head to the shower and watch your worries wash away.
