From bath bombs to soap making kits: Creative Relaxation

There is no question that we find ourselves in a busy and often stressful world and taking time out to completely relax and be difficult. After all, we all have responsibilities, families to look after and work to keep on top of. Though sometimes there is nothing better to do than recharge and spend a little time to ourselves. There is no question that finding time to completely relax is a touch challenging though finding a task to do to relax may even be harder still. We are, of course, surrounded by technology and reminders of the stressful world which we live in.

The pursuit of relaxation is not just a self-indulgent bid to spend hours to ourselves. In fact, there have been many studies over the years which suggest that total relaxation can do a great deal for improving our health. The first thing which complete relaxation can do for us is help us to focus more on our work. After all, after we have spent a little time doing the things which we want to do most of us will find more energy for our work and feel far more obliged to invest time into our professions. Of course, relaxation will also improve our general mental and even physical health also.

The importance of hobbies

Our professions often dictate our lives and there’s no wonder why really when you look at the facts. Most of us spend our entire lives working and often take very few breaks throughout our careers. At first, our professional life is so all-consuming as we dream of starting a family and funding such endeavours. Then, of course, we must feed and provide a roof over our family which pushes us further into the world of work. And finally, there is retirement and the latter stages of working life are often spent building the financial reserves to pay for our retirement.

Though despite the obvious need for careers and a steady job, hobbies are equally as important. We must not forget that we are on the planet for a limited time and we must enjoy it! If you like to be creative and it’s how you switch off then a hobby or two is a great idea to help you switch off from the hustle and bustle of working life every once in a while. So, if you don’t have a hobby in mind then we would certainly suggest finding one so you can learn how to relax after a hard day’s work!

Clearly then relaxing is incredibly important for our mental health and we must all find our own ways to relax.

Creative relaxation

The importance of relaxation is plain to see. In fact, it’s obvious that without it we risk becoming far too reliant on our work life. We as a society must remember that balance is key in life. Of course, we cannot progress in our lives without a strong career but we also cannot enjoy ourselves without a healthy dose of relaxation. So, in the blog, we shall discuss a few great ideas to get relaxing. Don’t worry though, we’re going to get creative with this one so you can walk away from this blog with a whole host of new and exciting ideas! So, keep reading to find out more!

Spending time with the family

While you likely already spend a great deal of time with your family there are things which you can do to make this time more exciting. Our family is often our safe space and they are the people which we can truly be ourselves around. While finding the time to spend genuine moments with each other may at times be challenging we would urge you to do so. Memories made with our family are often priceless and the time we spend together is usually incredibly enjoyable. So, set a date and organise a trip out with your family, whether that be a walk, lunch meal or perhaps even a dinner party!

Walking and running

While it may not seem like a creative activity at first, walking and running is one of the best things you can do as a hobby in your space-time. The relaxing benefits have been well-documented in a variety of papers and the scientific evidence is almost unavoidable. Exercise makes us happy as it releases endorphins. These chemicals also help us to relax and enjoy our time throughout the day. So, one of the best ways to set up a quality day of relaxation is to go out for an early morning walk or perhaps even a run. Not only will this keep you fit but it will also help you relax.

Painting

Painting is, of course, unapologetically creative. In fact, creating your very own art is one of the most creative things you can do in your spare time. Though aside from the creativeness and fun which you will get out of this pastime you will also most likely feel incredibly relaxed. After all, spending time on your own painting project allows you to spend a great deal of your time in your own thoughts, almost like meditation. Well looking at it from this angle it is clear to see that painting is one of the most rewarding and relaxing pastimes to choose from.

Creating bath bombs & soaps

Bath bombs and bath soaps are becoming more and more popular in the modern world and there’s no guessing why really. When you look at it, what is more relaxing than spending half an hour in a warm bath surrounded by fragrant bath bombs? We doubt that you can think of many things more peaceful than that! This is of course why bath bombs have exploded in popularity recently but what’s even better is you can make them yourself! Yes, with a simple kit, you can build your very own relaxing bath bombs. This is not only calming but incredibly creative!

Photography

Photography is one of the purest forms of art and when you strip this hobby back it can be incredibly thought-provoking. Trying to get your own perspective of an image across through one single picture is an art which many people spend years trying to master. Of course, like most artistic pursuits, hardly anyone truly manages to achieve their perfect photo. Though, in a very genuine sense, it’s never truly about the perfect picture. Instead, the relaxing thing about photography is slowing down and taking a minute to truly take in your surroundings. So, find yourself a camera and get out there!

Jewellery making

Creating your very own jewellery is a hobby which is gaining more and more traction at the moment. There’s no surprise really when you look at what it takes to create well-made pieces. The beauty of creating jewellery is the time you will spend drawing up designs and building pieces. This process is often extremely rewarding and incredibly relaxing. So, as a hobby to choose to help you relax in our hectic world, this could be a great choice for you and your family! So, start researching a few designs and materials and you’ll be creating your own pieces in no time.

Pottery 

Pottery making is fast becoming one of the most popular creative hobbies in the country. After looking deeper into the pasttime there’s no guessing why really. After all, you design the shape of your pieces, then you build these pottery pieces and in the final step, you paint them. These individual steps make the process incredibly therapeutic and relaxing which is why we have featured the hobby in this list. So, if this sounds like the next relaxing pastime for you then make sure you get out there and collect the things which you need to start building your own pottery.

Here at Soak Rochford, we specialise in creating moulds and ingredients for making bath bombs and soaps. So, if you would like this to be your next relaxing hobby then get in touch with us today! We have glitter for cosmetics, bath bomb supplies and bath wax all available so get on the phone with one of our friendly experts today!