Stressed Out? 10 Proven Ways to Relax Your Mind and Reset Your Mood

We’ve all had those days. The kind where everything feels like too much, your brain won’t shut off, and even your to-do list needs a nap. The good news? You don’t need a retreat in Bali to feel better (although, hey, we wouldn’t say no).

Here are 10 proven ways to calm your busy mind and get your mood back on track. Because you deserve to feel like yourself again. 

🧘 1. Shake It Off, Literally

Stress lives in your body, so give it a way out. Dance around your room to your favorite song, shake your limbs for 60 seconds, or do a little silly jumping. You’ll laugh, you’ll sweat, and your nervous system will thank you.

📖 2. Try a 5-Minute Brain Dump

Set a timer, grab a notebook, and write everything that’s swirling around in your head. Don’t censor. Don’t structure. Just dump it all out. It clears your mind like magic and makes space for peace to sneak in.

🌸 3. Breathe in Bliss with Aromatherapy

Scents have a direct line to your brain’s emotional center, and they work fast. Aromatherapy can help lower stress hormones, lift your mood, and even ease anxiety.

Need a quick scent-spa moment at home? Try Mineral Me Aromatherapy Shower Bombs! Whether you love calming lavender, refreshing eucalyptus, uplifting orange, or romantic rose, there’s a scent for every mood.

Pop one into your shower and let the steam carry the essential oils right to your senses. It's a spa, but with fewer towels to wash.

🎧 4. Press Play on Your Happy Playlist

Music isn’t just background noise. It’s a mental mood shifter. Create a “Feel Good” playlist that makes you smile, sway, or sing out loud. Trust us, no one’s judging your car karaoke sessions.

🌿 5. Go Outside, Even for 5 Minutes

Sunlight, fresh air, birdsong, it’s the free therapy you didn’t know you needed. Even a short walk around the block can boost serotonin levels and melt away tension.

🖼 6. Try the “5 Senses Reset”

When you're spiraling, this grounding exercise brings you back to the present.
👉 Name:

• 5 things you can see

• 4 things you can touch

• 3 things you can hear

• 2 things you can smell

• 1 thing you can taste

It’s mindfulness on fast-forward.

🍫 7. Eat Something That Feels Like a Hug

This is your permission to enjoy a comfort snack guilt-free. A warm cup of tea, a square of dark chocolate, or a bowl of strawberries with honey can trigger happy hormones and make your brain go “ahhh.”

📵 8. Put Your Phone on a Timeout

Endless scrolling = endless stress. Turn off your phone for 20–30 minutes and just be. Stretch, doodle, stare out the window, or lie on the floor dramatically (it works).

🐾 9. Pet Something Fluffy

If you have a dog, cat, bunny, or even a very cooperative hamster, give them some love. Petting animals can lower cortisol and boost oxytocin, aka the cuddle hormone.

🧖 10. Do Absolutely Nothing (Yes, Really)

Sit. Breathe. Stare at the ceiling. Let yourself be gloriously unproductive for a few minutes. You don’t have to earn rest, you’re already worthy of it.

You don’t need a 10-step transformation or a wellness guru to feel better. Sometimes, all it takes is a scent you love, a song you forgot about, or a few deep breaths to remind your mind it’s safe to soften.

So next time you're feeling off, come back to this list, pick a couple, and permit yourself to reset. You’ve got this. 

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Disclaimer:
This blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before using essential oils, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have allergies, or are treating a medical condition. Essential oils and aromatherapy products should be used as directed and kept out of reach of children unless specifically formulated for them.