The holiday season means a lot of things, and one of those is stress. Between shopping for presents and attending Christmas parties and preparing all that fun, there is a lot to do. If you’re looking for a way to keep your sanity this season, consider some of the following suggestions:
- Being out in nature.
Forestwander/Wikipedia Commons Research has shown that being in nature helps with stress. And since about 3/4 of the state is forest, we’ve got plenty of it to enjoy.
- Visiting Berkeley Springs State Park
Julian Preisler/Flickr In addition to a bathtub that George Washington used to frequent, Berkeley Springs State Park has Roman baths, jacuzzi and saunas. Massages are also available. It’s the perfect way to relax and also experience history at the same time.
- Having coffee at your favorite coffee shop
Moxxee/Facebook This one is pretty simple and inexpensive but it’s so enjoyable. When was the last time you stopped at Moxxee in Charleston (or any of the countless coffee shops in WV)?
- Doing some yoga
Happy Goat Yoga/Tripadvisor Yogis know how good and relaxing a yoga class can be. If you’ve never tried one, consider making time for a class during the busy Christmas season. You won’t regret it. This one is Happy Goat Yoga in Wheeling. You could also try Lifespring or Folded Leaf in Charleston or any of the countless other studios across the state.
- By visiting the Greenbrier
The Greenbrier/Facebook The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs offers some luxury and a perfect place to relax.
- …Or any of the other resorts in the state
Resort at Glade Springs/Facebook Like the Resort at Glade Springs.
- By skiing
TrailVoice/Flickr It’s just about time that the state’s ski resorts open for the season, too.
- By curling up with a good book (and maybe your cat?)
TheGiantVermin/Flickr This one is free if you, like me, have books around your place that you haven’t read. It’s hard to stay stressed when you’re engrossed in a good story.
- By watching the sunset behind a mountain.
Susan Smith/Flickr Can you think of a better view?
- Avoiding WVU men’s basketball
Glenn Simmons/Flickr I’m mostly kidding about this one. I have nothing but love for the Mountaineers, but that recent game against the Virginia Cavaliers was hard to watch, ammiright?
- Taking a drive down a beautiful country road.
Matt/Flickr We’ve got plenty to choose from.
What’s your favorite way to relax in the Mountain State? Let me know in the comments.
Forestwander/Wikipedia Commons
Research has shown that being in nature helps with stress. And since about 3/4 of the state is forest, we’ve got plenty of it to enjoy.
Julian Preisler/Flickr
In addition to a bathtub that George Washington used to frequent, Berkeley Springs State Park has Roman baths, jacuzzi and saunas. Massages are also available. It’s the perfect way to relax and also experience history at the same time.
Moxxee/Facebook
This one is pretty simple and inexpensive but it’s so enjoyable. When was the last time you stopped at Moxxee in Charleston (or any of the countless coffee shops in WV)?
Happy Goat Yoga/Tripadvisor
Yogis know how good and relaxing a yoga class can be. If you’ve never tried one, consider making time for a class during the busy Christmas season. You won’t regret it. This one is Happy Goat Yoga in Wheeling. You could also try Lifespring or Folded Leaf in Charleston or any of the countless other studios across the state.
The Greenbrier/Facebook
The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs offers some luxury and a perfect place to relax.
Resort at Glade Springs/Facebook
Like the Resort at Glade Springs.
TrailVoice/Flickr
It’s just about time that the state’s ski resorts open for the season, too.
TheGiantVermin/Flickr
This one is free if you, like me, have books around your place that you haven’t read. It’s hard to stay stressed when you’re engrossed in a good story.
Susan Smith/Flickr
Can you think of a better view?
Glenn Simmons/Flickr
I’m mostly kidding about this one. I have nothing but love for the Mountaineers, but that recent game against the Virginia Cavaliers was hard to watch, ammiright?
Matt/Flickr
We’ve got plenty to choose from.
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