5 ways tech can help you relax and unwind
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 12:44PM
Subeditor in Lifestyle, Psychology, Recreation, technology

 

Does it feel like the stresses in your life are growing and growing? Do you find the pressures of life too much to bear from time to time? You might feel that technology is adding to your stress and there are days when you find it all too much of an annoyance.

There are many different ways to relax and unwind, many of which tend not to involve too many gadgets, but if you can’t do without your daily dose of tech, there are some great ways you can use it to help you wind down after a long day. 

Workouts

You all know exercise is good for your physical and mental health as well as for stabilizing your moods. There are several different gadgets you can use to track your daily exercise and motivate yourself to do better. Exercise increases the brain’s serotonin function, as stated by Psychology Today which is known to promote happiness, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Your fitness device will point you in the right direction, set you some goals and encourage you to achieve them.  

Meditation

Meditation is an ancient method for relieving stress and tension. Practice it, and you’ll be training your brain to achieve a calm and clear state of mind.

There are several techniques you can try and to make sure you incorporate them into your daily routine you can set a reminder in your phone’s calendar. All you need to do is set aside ten minutes every day to clear your mind and reset your thought process. There are also mediation apps if you want some additional help. 

Playing Games and Doing Puzzles

Redirect your mind by giving your brain puzzles to solve. Puzzles are also great for exercising the brain. Sudoku, crosswords, ball and tile games can all be used to take your mind off the worries of the day and help you unwind.  If you enjoy casino games, Unibet is a great place to spend some time unwinding with a game of cards, or by spinning the wheel.  

White Noise Machine

White noise is becoming a popular way to help your body and brain relax for sleep. White noise is a special type of sound signal that is used to mask background sounds.

It can be used to drown out sounds which might distract you or prevent you from falling asleep. There are now several gadgets you can buy that emits a range of soothing sounds, from waves and rain, to birds and wind sounds.  

Sleep Lamp

Sleep lamps are a device that uses light or light therapy to regulate your circadian sleep cycle. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences gives detail about how your circadian rhythm is controlled by light cues, and a sleep lamp helps to regulate these cues. The end result is that you can establish a consistent sleep schedule and it can also correct a range of sleep disorders. 

Technology has many things to answer for, some of which are good, and some are bad. When it comes to finding ways to relax and unwind there’s no one size fits all solution. Try out some of the above and see what works best for you. 

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