It’s that time of year when life can start feeling a bit overwhelming and things can get a little hectic. With the holidays, family, gift giving, or just preparing for the new year, the next couple of months are fun but typically high in stress. So to help you unwind and relax, here are some tried and true ways you can kick back and enjoy yourself amidst all the chaos that comes this time of year.
- Spend a day at your local hot spring.
Travis | Flickr I recommend Chena Hot Springs, you can get in some Northern Lights viewing and unwind with a drink at their ice bar.
- Take a yoga class or two.
rufai ajala | Flickr In fact, take a hot yoga class. There is no better way to relax your body AND warm you up on a cold winter day.
- Go line dancing!
KBEAR Country Night Facebook Page I know line dancing doesn’t seem relaxing, but just getting out there and repeating that same jig over and over can really help you unwind. I recommend KBEAR Country Night at Eddies Sports Bar, it’s a lot of fun and you’ll feel way less stressed afterward.
- Visit your local dog park.
Brooke Binkowski | Flickr Even if you don’t have a furry companion, it’s still a pleasant way to relax and unwind by taking a lap around your local dog park. Dogs are happy animals and I promise their good mood will rub off on you.
- Take a spa day.
Tara Angkor Hotel | Flickr I suggest Alyeska Resort and Spa or even Lands End Resort in Homer.
- Go wine tasting.
Ed Schipul | Flickr Visit the Whales Tail at the Captain Cook in Anchorage for an AWESOME wine tasting experience. There are machines all around the lobby so you can try all different types of wine on your own terms. Bonus, if it’s a weeknight and there is hardly anyone seated they will have one of the hotel workers play the piano in the lobby creating a very relaxing atmosphere for you and your date.
- Take a stroll through your neighborhood.
Wonderlane | Flickr Bundle up and go for an nice long walk at the twilight hour. Christmas lights will be coming on and trees will be in everyone’s windows. A neighborhood stroll is the best way to unwind.
- Grab a cup of coffee with friends.
Michael Allen Smith | Flickr Nothing better than a warm beverage in your hands and good company.
- Stop in at your local book store.
Sandy Brown Jensen | Flickr There is nothing more relaxing then spending some time at your local book store. Okay, READING may be a little bit more relaxing, so find a book and sink in!
- Plan a staycation.
Roman Boed | Flickr Relax by the fire, read a good book, watch Netflix for all I care, but just plan to do nothing at home for an entire day.
What would you add to this list? How do you like to relax in Alaska?
Travis | Flickr
I recommend Chena Hot Springs, you can get in some Northern Lights viewing and unwind with a drink at their ice bar.
rufai ajala | Flickr
In fact, take a hot yoga class. There is no better way to relax your body AND warm you up on a cold winter day.
KBEAR Country Night Facebook Page
I know line dancing doesn’t seem relaxing, but just getting out there and repeating that same jig over and over can really help you unwind. I recommend KBEAR Country Night at Eddies Sports Bar, it’s a lot of fun and you’ll feel way less stressed afterward.
Brooke Binkowski | Flickr
Even if you don’t have a furry companion, it’s still a pleasant way to relax and unwind by taking a lap around your local dog park. Dogs are happy animals and I promise their good mood will rub off on you.
Tara Angkor Hotel | Flickr
I suggest Alyeska Resort and Spa or even Lands End Resort in Homer.
Ed Schipul | Flickr
Visit the Whales Tail at the Captain Cook in Anchorage for an AWESOME wine tasting experience. There are machines all around the lobby so you can try all different types of wine on your own terms. Bonus, if it’s a weeknight and there is hardly anyone seated they will have one of the hotel workers play the piano in the lobby creating a very relaxing atmosphere for you and your date.
Wonderlane | Flickr
Bundle up and go for an nice long walk at the twilight hour. Christmas lights will be coming on and trees will be in everyone’s windows. A neighborhood stroll is the best way to unwind.
Michael Allen Smith | Flickr
Nothing better than a warm beverage in your hands and good company.
Sandy Brown Jensen | Flickr
There is nothing more relaxing then spending some time at your local book store. Okay, READING may be a little bit more relaxing, so find a book and sink in!
Roman Boed | Flickr
Relax by the fire, read a good book, watch Netflix for all I care, but just plan to do nothing at home for an entire day.
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