Ways to Relax and Unwind With Your Valentine

The days are long, but the years are short, as they say. When you come to the end of your day, regardless of what you have been doing, whether working hard at your job or working just as hard taking care of your kids or parents, you need a well-deserved break. Continue reading for tips on how to find just what you need to unwind.

Enjoy a Delicious Beverage

If you imbibe on occasion, sometimes the perfect way to relax is with a good drink. Try your hand at being your own bartender by mixing up the perfect drink with Long Island iced tea ingredients. Pour the concoction into a tall glass, and sip away. Sit back with your thoughts and let the flow take you to your special place of relaxation.

Go for a Walk

Walking - whether a commune with nature or a stroll through your city center is a great way to unwind. Put on your walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire, and set out. Always bring your phone for safety, but avoid answering unnecessary calls, texts, emails, and Slack messages. Put non-essentials on silent so you can take in the ambient noise of the birds chirping, the gravel crunching underfoot, or the hum of city life. Take in the life around you without thinking about your day. Just relax and see where your feet take you.

Call Someone You Love

Sometimes there is nothing better than hearing the voice of someone you love. Of course, the world is filled with quick texts or social media check-ins. But a phone call is a real connection when you cannot meet in person. Time passes too quickly, so if you have a beloved grandparent that you have not connected with for a while, give them a call. Ask them to tell you stories of their childhood and life in general. You will be amazed at what you can learn when you sit back and listen to their voices. Make it a new routine for something truly special.

Organize Your Space

For some people, organizing their space is the ultimate cathartic act. If you can relate, you are in luck. There is probably something within your home that can use a little clean-up and organization effort. Take a look around, decide what sparks your interest, and get started. Once your possessions have a home within your home, you will feel more peaceful, relaxed, and free to do other things.

Listen to Music

The genre of music you select on any given day is your choice. Pick songs or a playlist based on your mood or how you are feeling at that particular point in time. Go for an easy-listening album or a great vinyl classic that gets you on your feet and dancing every time. Listen to the music in this video to help you find your inner calm.

How To Plan A Proper Garage Clearout

If you’re living in a home with a garage attached, it’s time to clear it out! After all, most homeowners only use this space as a storage area, even if there’s a car stuck in there as well. And if you’ve got a bit of spare time coming up, or you’d like to use the space a bit more constructively, or you simply want to organize your home a little better, now’s your chance. We’ve come up with some handy garage clear out planning tips down below; use them to get started on your big project. 

Separate into Sections

This is the first thing to do, to ensure you’re not immediately overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you have to sort through. Go into your garage with a bit of paper and a pen and draw out a very rough sketch of the layout. Once you’ve done this, separate it out into equal sections. If you start with one section, you have to finish it before going to another one - this’ll keep you productive and ensure steady progress during the clearout.

Invest in Ways to Move Things Out

You want to clear space here, above all else, on top of maybe making a bit of extra cash by selling your old stuff. This means you need to move it all out before putting anything back. So invest in some bags or boxes you can store things in, and be sure to label them into categories first. Old sports equipment, DIY materials, old pet cages etc., all need to have their own receptacle until you can either trash, put back, or set aside to sell. 

Don’t Let a Car Sit for Too Long

If you do have a car in the garage, think about the way you use it. Has it been kept inside for so long you’re not even sure the battery is still charged? Or is it an older vehicle you haven’t quite managed to shift yet? Or on the opposite side, would you like to use the garage to actually store your car when it’s not in use? This is where you think about the possibilities! If you want to sell, use a website like edmunds to get informed on the process. If you want to keep, measure the space and see how much of it you’re going to have to clear. 

Save it for a Weekend

You can’t clear out a garage in a few hours, no matter how hard you try! You’re going to need breaks, and there’s always a few more items in there than you first believe. Because of this, pick your moment correctly: a spare weekend when there’s nothing else going on. This way you’ve got a good 48 hours to do all of the above and then some. You’ll even have time to sleep and eat during it!

Hire a Professional

A garage is large space and even with a solid plan, it can be very overwhelming. Engaging the help of a professional organizer to either create a plan or help you execute an existing plan, is well worth the investment.