1. Spending a day or weekend at a sauna and spa location can certainly leave you completely relaxed for Monday back at work. Depending on what country you are located in, the choice of facilities will vary. In Finland, Germany or Holland for example you should be able to locate a decent sauna or spa facilities. In the UK many such facilities are quite expensive although a centre such as the Relaxation Centre in Clifton, Bristol is fairly inexpensive.

2. Going to a reputable massage centre and having a relaxing massage can be a great stress reliever and can be worth every penny. A full body Swedish massage is one massage which is worthwhile.

3. Finding a new hobby to do can be a wonderful to let go of the usual routine and it can be great for meeting new people. Why not for example start a Digital Photography class, painting or writing for example.

5. Similarly, you new hobby can be a sport, giving you the chance to do something new, get fit and meet new friends, all at the same time.

6. Finding a good book to read and then spending a set time every day to read can also be a very good way to unwind and the escape into new worlds.

7. Eating good foods and especially healthy and tasty foods such as lots of fruit and some nice fresh fish, can be a way to feel pretty good.

8. Meet friends is always a good way to unwind and shares thoughts, ideas, problems and just to chat about common interest. Make sure you find time each week to meet up with friends.

9. Doing nothing at all can also be a wonderful way to relax. Just stick some relaxing music on or fling a movie into the DVD player and just sit back and do very little. This can be one of the bets ways to relax for many people.

10. Taking a holiday or even a weekend away can be a very good way to relax also. Go camping for a weekend or catch the Euro star across to Paris or in warmer climates, why not head to the coast for a few days.

Paul writes about Infrared Saunas UK and Korean Culture.