Rain Therapy

Love the rain!

The next time it rains, embrace it. Rush outside and let it fall onto your skin. The air will be fresh and invigorating. Let it revitalise you. Lose your inhibitions to the weather.

Dance in the rain! Grab some brightly coloured wellington boots and an umbrella (and a willing friend) and sing, laugh and dance in the rain. Anyone watching will want to join in. A great way to release tension.

Don’t be frightened of a storm. Watch with awe as the lightning brightens the sky and let the rumble of thunder reawaken your soul. The air will become electric and research suggests that people can feel elated.

If you really don’t want to get wet when it rains, stand at the window and simply watch it fall to the ground. The effect is mesmerising and will allow you to relax.

Buy a cd or two with the sound of rain or a storm to soothe you. Just imagine, you are in the cosy warmth of your home and there is a storm outside...let it lull you into a snug, relaxing world...just slip into serenity.

Watch ‘Singing in the Rain’ with Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood who sings and dances in the rain. It is a very uplifting film. Some have described the singing in the rain scene in the film as ‘pure joy’. Watch it and experience it yourself. It may just be the encouragement you need to dance in the rain yourself.

Take the dog on a walk when the weather predicts rain. Rover will love splashing through puddles with you. Wear a raincoat but don’t worry about getting damp and grubby; this is the fun of it! As soon as you return home, you can dry yourself with a warm fluffy towel and relax in front of the telly as the rain hammers against the window. You will feel so snug! (Just don’t forget to dry Rover off too!)

Get a partner and play Frisbee in the rain! It’s an amazing experience and lots of fun. Improve your umbrella twirling skills also!  Have a competition with your friend to see which of you can create the biggest spray of water or the most amazing tap dance.

Pitch a tent when the storm clouds start to gather and once the rain starts to patter on the canvas, share ghost stories and create torch light shapes on the walls. Spooky!

Use the rain as a reason to snuggle up and watch a favourite movie or read a bestseller, or bond with your relatives and play family games such as Monopoly or Scrabble!