Nothing stresses me out more than all work and no play. Let's be real for a second- I have a very difficult time doing NOTHING. It's hard for my brain to turn off and not think about something that I could be doing. When you're running 2 businesses and a blog (so, 3 businesses...), plus a house, not to mention make most everything you eat, clean with, and apply to your body from scratch, life can get a tad bit stressful. Wait, this blog is called Annie's SIMPLE Life, right? Sometimes, you just need to take a break. Hello Habit #3.
I have heard about a university study in which participants did a relaxation technique of slow breathing and visualization of a peaceful place for 2-3 minutes, and it had the same effect of multiple 15+ minute guided relaxation sessions.
Amazing.
It's so important to take a break. It boost your immune system, improves your mood, and refocuses your mind. Now, it doesn't have to be long, but it does have to be intentional. Spend a few minutes each day reading a good book, taking a nap, meditating, taking a bath with Epsom Salts, taking a walk outside, daydreaming, playing music, doing a crossword, enjoying a cup of tea (Habit 2...) or flipping through a magazine. Just be sure to step away from the screen, silence your phone, turn off the tv.... you know the drill. If you need assistance in taking your mind on a break, try calm.com. This website offers beautiful photos, soothing music, and the option to do a guided meditation for as many minutes as you can spare. This doesn't allow you to step away from the screen as I previously advised, but it's better than nothing! Give yourself a little break each day- you deserve it!
Stay tuned for Habit #4!
I have heard about a university study in which participants did a relaxation technique of slow breathing and visualization of a peaceful place for 2-3 minutes, and it had the same effect of multiple 15+ minute guided relaxation sessions.
Amazing.
It's so important to take a break. It boost your immune system, improves your mood, and refocuses your mind. Now, it doesn't have to be long, but it does have to be intentional. Spend a few minutes each day reading a good book, taking a nap, meditating, taking a bath with Epsom Salts, taking a walk outside, daydreaming, playing music, doing a crossword, enjoying a cup of tea (Habit 2...) or flipping through a magazine. Just be sure to step away from the screen, silence your phone, turn off the tv.... you know the drill. If you need assistance in taking your mind on a break, try calm.com. This website offers beautiful photos, soothing music, and the option to do a guided meditation for as many minutes as you can spare. This doesn't allow you to step away from the screen as I previously advised, but it's better than nothing! Give yourself a little break each day- you deserve it!
Stay tuned for Habit #4!
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