By: Sophia DiFonzo
This upcoming Sunday is Halloween and so many people are excited, myself included. This weekend is best known as ‘Halloweekend’; it is a weekend that for most college students is super busy. After ‘Halloweekend’ is a good time to wind down and relax, seeing as most of us are exhausted. Here are some ways that you can relax after this weekend!
1. Take a nap
After a long weekend, sometimes the best way to relax is to take a good nap. And with most of us not getting a lot of sleep, your body will thank you for it. Close those curtains, get under the covers, and rest up. Playing music in the background can help, but, honestly, sometimes a completely quiet space is the best.
2. Watch a movie or tv show
For those who have trouble taking a nap, or maybe aren’t even all that tired, watching a good movie or a tv show is a great way to wind down. I love relaxing in my bed with some snacks and watching my newest interest, which right now is Shameless, Season 11. If you are still in the Halloween spirit and like scary movies, I definitely recommend any of the Conjuring movies! And if you’re completely done with Halloween and want something new to watch, I recommend You (Netflix), Shameless (Netflix), Dynasty (Netflix), and of course the newest season of Grey’s Anatomy (Hulu)!
3. Listen to music or a podcast
If there are some things that you have to do such as coursework, laundry, or tidying up your room, and you do not want to do it in silence, I highly recommend listening to music or a podcast. Or even if you’re just trying to relax and want to take your mind off of things, listening to something can be really helpful. If you have Apple Music or Spotify, you can search for playlists that fit your current mood, or you can create your own! There are also lots of cool podcasts to choose from on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other media outlets.
4. Read a good book
If none of the above ways for relaxation work for you, reading a good book might be a good way to chill out. There are lots of good bookstores nearby to look at and find books, and the library on campus also has a lot of options. And if you have a kindle paperwhite, that is another option in which you can buy and read books. If you like a good thriller, or something scary, I recommend Steven King novels.
5. Get some good food
And after this long weekend, get some good food (or eat some yummy snacks). You can go somewhere on campus like one of the dining halls, Blue Wall, or Roots Cafe. Or you can get food delivered here from a restaurant nearby and chill in your room with some friends. Maybe even get some Insomnia Cookies.