{"id":700,"date":"2021-02-18T16:42:52","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T16:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/?p=700"},"modified":"2021-03-24T14:49:54","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:49:54","slug":"diy-stress-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/diy-stress-relief\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Stress Relief Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been hesitant to DIY anything around your home, it\u2019s time to change your mindset! Did you know that DIY projects can actually help you relieve stress? Keep reading to find out how a simple at-home DIY stress relief project can help you manage your stress levels even better.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/bamboo-woven-wood-shades\/designer-woven-wood-bamboo-shades.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/designer-woven-wood-bamboo-shades-1263-11.jpg\" alt=\"designer woven bamboo shades in cora\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/designer-woven-wood-bamboo-shades-1263-11.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/designer-woven-wood-bamboo-shades-1263-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/designer-woven-wood-bamboo-shades-1263-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/designer-woven-wood-bamboo-shades-1263-11-676x676.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Stress?<\/h2>\n<p>A little bit of stress is normal and even healthy for you. But when it becomes overwhelming, it can be debilitating. Too much stress can prevent you from enjoying your life to the fullest each day. There are a few root causes of stress, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/guide\/causes-of-stress#1\">according to Web MD<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being unhappy in your career or personal life<\/li>\n<li>Having more on your plate than you can handle<\/li>\n<li>Being overworked<\/li>\n<li>Feeling anxious or worried often<\/li>\n<li>Not being able to manage your time or projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many different reasons that each one of us experiences stress. The good news? There is something we can do about it.<\/p>\n<h2>DIY Stress Relief<\/h2>\n<p>Giving your brain a rest and focusing your mind elsewhere is a great way to relieve stress. The idea is to keep busy with a project that doesn\u2019t have an unrealistic due date. Just keep busy with something that can allow your mind to wander. Of course, you want to choose an activity that won\u2019t be too difficult for you. Otherwise, the stress cycle will just start all over again.<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jq5kVjiWovw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Instead of tearing down a piece of drywall, start with something simple and easy like knitting, arts and crafts, or even making your stress ball. There are loads of examples of DIY projects that are great for relaxing your mind and body <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/mentally-soothing-diys-4799755\">right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose Your DIY Stress Relief Project<\/h2>\n<p>To choose the best stress relief project for yourself, start with something simple and achievable. If you can find a project that you\u2019ve actually been wanting to do but haven\u2019t gotten around to \u2013 like redecorating your living room or knitting your own scarf \u2013 that\u2019s a good place to start. This way, your project isn\u2019t rushed but you\u2019ll feel a sense of accomplishment when it\u2019s done because it filled a need for you at the same time.<\/p>\n<h2>DIY Your Window Treatments<\/h2>\n<p>We believe in the DIY method and we want it to be a stress-free project you can be proud of. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/measure.aspx\">Measuring Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/install\/\">Installation Guide<\/a> to help. Anyone can DIY their window treatments \u2013 we promise!<\/p>\n<p>What are some home DIY projects you\u2019d like to try out for some DIY stress relief?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been hesitant to DIY anything around your home, it\u2019s time to change your mindset! Did you know that DIY projects can actually help you relieve stress? 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