How to avoid pre-prom stress.

Let’s face it – planning for prom can cause some serious stress and drama. In order to step back, take a deep breath, and relax when you’re totally caught up in the excitement and commotion of preparing for prom, try these six tips for eliminating all your pre-prom stress.

1. Make a list.
Do you feel like your prom to-dos are piling up, and you’re close to getting buried beneath them? Stop trying to reconfirm everything in your head and use the list we’ve prepared for you. Having everything on paper makes it much more manageable and you’ll enjoy checking off the task as you complete it. Now, scheduling your salon appointment, picking up the boutonniere and putting together the finishing touches for your prom look will fall right into place and you won’t forget anything.

2. Drink lots of water.
When your feeling swamped (whether it’s a big test coming up or planning all of the details of prom), its easy to want to grab a soda or energy drink. But soda and energy drinks have the tendency to totally dehydrate you, leaving you feeling even more worn out when the sugar and caffeine buzz wear off. By drinking lots of water, you’ll feel less fatigued and achy and you’ll discover the secret to great, vibrant skin.

3. Spend time outdoors in the fresh air.
Take a brisk walk or job outside – maybe some music, no cell phone, just you. Getting away from everything for a few minutes and exercising can be very rejuvenating and refreshing, plus a little exercise never hurt anyone (and it can help you get a little more toned, in shape, and give you the stamina and energy for a fun evening of dancing and having fun!

4. Take a long hot bath.
A good soak will relax your muscles and your mind. For optimal stress-quenching results, add a bath salt that’ll moisturize your skin and help you loosen up with a soothing scent. You’ll step out of the tub with a new, relaxed, and most importantly stress-free perspective.

5. Eat right.
It is amazing how a wholesome snack can boost your energy and the levels of serotonin in your brain. Choose healthy foods for a well-rounded diet that will give your body all the nutrients it needs.

6. Get away with a bunch of your friends a few weeks prior to prom and have a fun dance party or movie marathon where you can unwind and let go.
There’s nothing like being out with friends to help you unwind and theres nothing like a good movie to transport you from reality to fantasy. If you go dancing, teach each other some new dance moves and learn dances that you can all do together. Request a song that you love, then grab your friends and hit the floor. Having more confidence in your moves will inspire your date and you’ll all have fun together. If you’re going to plan a movie marathon, pick some fun, hilarious films that will get you laughing and forget about the stresses you’ve been experiencing at school and all the preparations you’ve been making for prom.

Be sure to find out from your prom date the time he plans to pick you up and plan to be ready with plenty of time to spare. Breathe deeply and relax, the night you’ve been waiting for is almost here and is going to be perfect.