Exercise, exercise, exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes, this is the number one cliche anti-stress recommendation, from PE teachers back in the day to fitness YouTube tutorials. It is scientifically proven<\/a>, however, that the mental benefits of aerobic exercise have a neurochemical basis, and that exercise<\/a> reduces stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol while stimulating the production of endorphins. We\u2019re not talking a marathon every week, but going for a walk or jog<\/a> around the park, or playing a game of badminton<\/a> with a friend will help clear your mind of those intrusive worries and help you focus on the bigger picture – that finding a flat is an exciting opportunity, not just a chore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes it takes a little bit extra to really relax. This is where the spa day<\/a> comes in – a great excuse to lounge about in a robe all day with your best friend, letting your flat-hunting worries rise away with the sauna steam and leaving stress in the depths of the plunge pool. Plus, it\u2019s so easy to book the perfect spa day online with Treatwell<\/a><\/strong> – you could have the luxury day of your dreams sorted in just a few clicks on their app. The last thing you need is to trawl through spa websites after a day of scouring rental ads, so Treatwell<\/a> is the perfect solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Marie Kondo is kind of frustrating, being all over your Netflix asking if various screwed up t-shirts at the back of your drawer \u201cspark joy,\u201d hers is quite a useful philosophy to apply to all areas of your life. Decluttering your belongings is an important part of the moving process, particularly if you\u2019re downsizing or keep finding flats with next-to-no storage. But, also clearing your mind of unhelpful thoughts is integral to keeping your priorities straight while flat-hunting. With so many different apartments, letting agencies, flatmates, locations and budgets buzzing round your brain, it\u2019s easy to become overwhelmed. Practicing meditation is an effective way to clear your mind: observing the thought but not engaging with it allows you to prioritise your thinking and stop fixating on unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your days are filled with work and evenings consumed by flat viewings, it\u2019s easy to lose sight of what you really enjoy. However you like to unwind, it\u2019s important to do more of what makes you happy: whether that\u2019s curling up with a decent book, playing a few hours of Playstation or listening to some new albums<\/a>, take some time for yourself and indulge in a personal pastime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new flat is an occasion to be marked with a new hairstyle, surely? There\u2019s no better excuse to treat yourself to a fresh trim or extravagant blow dry than finding a new home. If you\u2019re looking for a place to get your hair done, Treatwell<\/strong><\/a> is a great tool to find a salon that suits your style and your budget. Filter the search to your location, check out reviews, photos, treatment descriptions and prices all within the app, before booking an appointment without having to pick up the phone. You\u2019ll be feeling fresh and confident, ready to take on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An obvious but important one. If you\u2019re not finding time to catch some quality z\u2019s between working and flat-hunting, you\u2019re not going to be at your full potential. Brain fog, anxiety, increased caffeine intake and a spike in stress hormones all mean that taking on your daily tasks will become even more difficult. If dozing off is causing you trouble, try a soothing Spotify playlist or podcast, a calming scented candle<\/a>, limiting screen time before bed, or reducing caffeine late in the day. Or, why not treat yourself to a relaxing facial<\/a> or massage<\/a> in the evening to help you wind down? In true British fashion I find a cup of herbal tea<\/a>, preferably containing Valerian root, the perfect antidote to a stressful day before getting a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What this all boils down to is taking some time for yourself to reduce the load and relax, ensuring you don\u2019t burn out while looking for a flat. The less stress you\u2019re carrying the more likely it is that you\u2019ll make rational decisions and end up with an apartment and flatmates you really want, rather than settling because you\u2019re fed up with the process. Treat yourself well – don\u2019t let the rental market claim another frazzled victim! Flat hunting is, unarguably, one of the most stressful parts of life. Traipsing between letting agents and viewings, endless scrolling on property websites through tiny box rooms and \u2018studios\u2019 where the toilet is in the living room, and wondering why half a month\u2019s salary in rent won\u2019t get you past Zone 2 – the flat … <\/p>\n![\"Exercise\"](\"\/flatmate-HQ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/09\/Exercise-1024x538.jpg\")
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Clear your mind while clearing your possessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t forget your hobbies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sleep\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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