Meaningful Breaks
Do you often think that you shouldn’t take time out in your day because there is just too much to do?
These are stressful times, and if we listen to our bodies, we can usually tell when we need to take a quick mental break to reset and recharge. Taking frequent breaks throughout the day can energize us and is critical to our well-being.
There’s no right or wrong way to take a break, just as long as you let your mind rest even for a few minutes. Here are 5 ideas that might help you disconnect, destress and recharge.
1. Be in nature and/or get some fresh air whenever possible. (Even placing small plants around your home, especially where you spend the most time can be helpful for destressing).
2. Take movement/stretch breaks throughout the day. Always find a reason to move. (Walk around your house, yard or neighborhood during a phone call, stand up and stretch in between Zoom meetings, kick a ball with your kids during transitions)
3. Tea Time - make a cup of tea and enjoy it in a comfy spot away from the work space.
4. Call a friend! Even leaving a fun voicemail can make you feel cheerful.
5. Be creative - even for a few minutes. (Doodle, color, paint, play music, rearrange furniture, cook/bake for fun, garden, write, dance to fun music, organize a drawer/closet, do something with family photos...)
Let me know if any of these ideas help you to disconnect, destress and recharge – or if there is something else that works for you. I’d love to hear from you.
My best,
Angie