How to Relax Before an Exciting Event

Maybe it's prom night, maybe you are the lead in the school play or maybe your team is in the big game. Whatever it is, it can be hard to settle your nerves and relax before an exciting event. Here are some tips that will help put your mind at ease and let you relax before life gets just a little hectic.

Instructions

1. Plan your day ahead of time. Whatever the event is, you will surely know it's coming a bit in advance. If you know you are going to have a bit of nervous energy, backtrack your day from when you need to be at your event. Make sure you leave enough time to prepare. Then take the rest of your time and plan some relaxation.

2. Take a nap before the big exciting event. This will not only rest your mind and body, but it's one of the best ways to pass the time before your big night. Just make sure you set your alarm. In fact, set two, because you don't want to miss the big night.

3. Pamper yourself for the day. This is especially true in the case of a prom or formal dance. Make a day of it with your friends by going and getting your hair done, or a nice massage. It will help idle the nervous energy.

4. Check out a movie or watch your favorite TV show. If an exciting event is coming up you won't want to expend a lot of extra energy. Hanging out and watching a flick is a great way to relax.

5. Burn some calories. While this is an opposite way to think, as you will be expending energy, sometimes a quick run on the treadmill or around the neighborhood will help focus the mind and calm the body. Just make sure not to expend too much energy.

6. Eat something with a group of friends. Not only can you chatter with your friends about the big event, but it's also imperative that you have something on your stomach. The last thing you want to do is suddenly feel light headed during the big moment.

7. Talk with friends and family who will be experiencing the big event with you. Since you are all excited, it's a great way to get that energy out.

8. Read a book to relax before an exciting event. Sometimes allowing your mind to drift for a bit will help calm the old nerves. Though if you find yourself consistently having to re-read pages because you keep thinking about the big event, then you will have to try something else.

9. Take a relaxing bath or shower. Chances are you are going to need to clean yourself before the big event anyway. Throw a little music on, light some scented candles and let the water wash your worries away.

Tips & Warnings

• Breathing is also a great technique that will slow the heart and focus the mind. Take a few deep breaths to calm your nerves.