I was given an assignment to find something to do to relax. The I was challenged to do one thing, every day, to help me relax. It is crazy how much of a killer stress can be. It can paralyze. It can make sick. It can cause insanity. It can turn the most calm person into a basket case.
Here is what I decided.
Every day can be stress-filled. When it starts to feel overwhelming, I need to have an escape. Here is what I have decided to do. I am going to find ten things that help me relax and write them down on strips of paper. When I notice the stress coming on, I will draw one of these strips and do the activity on the strip. This will help ensure that I am doing at least one thing, every day, to help me relax.
Here are the ideas that I have:
-Take a walk
-Write a short story or article
-Take some nature pictures
-Do ballet stretches
As you can see, my list falls short of ten things. I know there are lots of ideas out there but my brain seems to be stumped. Now I am turning to you. Please share any ideas that help reduce stress or calm you down when you are stressed.
I would love to hear any and all ideas!!!
Listen to music. Read a book. Take a bath.
ReplyDeleteMeditate. I recommend the book Real Happiness. You can get it through the Salt Lake County Library System. I know. I have a copy checked out right now.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas ladies. These are so helpful! I'm excited to get started and try this out. :)
ReplyDeleteWatch something funny. Talk to a friend. Read a good book or a talk. Do something ridiculously silly. Spend time with children. Do some dance moves by yourself. Color. Take a camera on your walk and look for 10 beautiful things in nature in a place that you wouldn't normally notice it.
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