Stress Releasers
Do you feel very stressed and have any of the thoughts below?
• I have to go on another diet.
• I have to get a new job.
• I don’t have enough money.
• All I want is to spend a little time alone
The list can go on and on. Today’s article is about what you can do to feel relaxed, peaceful and happy during the day. Let’s take the example all you want to do is spend a little time alone. The children are home from school for the holidays and telling you almost every second of the day they are bored. You still have to return some gifts and get ready for the New Year’s Eve Party at your house. You are busy and it is no wonder you feel overwhelmed. Spending a little time by yourself sounds like a dream that will never happen.
One day I was feeling very stressed thinking about all the work I had to do and not having enough hours in a day to finish everything. Complaining to a friend she told me about an article she just read on how to relieve stress. We discussed the different techniques of meditating, thinking positively and spending time working on your hobbies. While we were talking I came up with the idea of taking a mini-vacation everyday. To take this mini-vacation all you have to do is schedule 10 minutes out of your busy day.
10 Minute Mini-Vacation Plan
1. Schedule 10 minutes out of your busy day to do whatever you enjoy doing.
Some ideas:
• Take a walk by yourself.
• Light a candle and read a fun novel.
• Sit in a chair and take a short nap.
• Work on your hobby.
• Call a friend and reminisce about the good times.
• DO WHATEVER YOU ENJOY DOING!!
2. Make sure you take that 10 minute mini-vacation because you are important and need time to recharge your batteries.
3. Thank yourself for taking the time for YOU.
4. Plan what you are going to do tomorrow.
Taking this time for yourself helps you feel relaxed, special and able to cope with the rest of your day. YOU DESERVE THIS TIME!!! Give yourself this special treat TODAY.
As always I love hearing your stories, accomplishments and lessons learned. If you are having a difficult time please let me know and together we can find some simple solutions. To contact me, leave a comment on this blog or send an email to helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net. I look forward to hearing from you.
Friday, December 28, 2007
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8 comments:
Helen, what a timely post for me! I was feeling just about everything you described.
Lately, my 10 minute mini-vacation has been when I take a shower, and I'm sure that doesn't count! It seems to be the only time I'm really alone with no responsibilities.
I hope your holidays were wonderful, and the New Year brings many blessings to you and yours!
Good post, I think people seriously underestimate the importance of regular "quality time" with themselves.
Hi,
Very true indeed. Insightful post.
Thank you
Wish you a very happy new year
Sham
http://enhancelifethinktank.blogspot.com/
Hi:
Welcome! It does not matter what you do for your mini-vacation as long as you relax and feel better after the 10 minutes.
Helen
Hi Paul:
Thanks for your post. You are so right the only thing that matters is you stop and think of YOU during the day.
Hi Sham
Welcome to the blog and look forward to reading your blog. Helen
Gostei muito desse post e seu blog é muito interessante, vou passar por aqui sempre =) Depois dá uma passada lá no meu site, que é sobre o CresceNet, espero que goste. O endereço dele é http://www.provedorcrescenet.com . Um abraço.
Welcome to the blog. Can you please translate your comment to English so I can read it and respond. Thanks Helen
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