5 Simple, Quick, Calming Practices
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Our bodies tend to get battered every day, especially if we’re stressed out, not sleeping enough, and rarely prioritize rest.
Right now, you might be wondering, Yes, that’s true, but.…I have zero time to rest. I have responsibilities. I’m already behind on everything and the new year only just started.
But resting doesn’t have to be a significant part of your day. It just has to be part of it.
After all, skipping self-care can spark burnout. Which is precisely how I felt a few months ago: physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted. Which is why I decided to slow down and incorporate more breaks into my day, particularly in the evening.
Even though it’s obvious now, I realized that my unsustainable pace wasn’t helping me be productive; it was only making life needlessly hard.
Maybe you, too, can take a look at your schedule and carve out small moments to rest your body (which, of course, also helps to relax your mind). During those moments, instead of scrolling social media, incorporate one or two genuinely relaxing techniques.
Here are five simple, quick, and calming practices from the new book Fuel Your Fire: 200 Ways to Instantly Beat Burnout and Reignite Your Passion by wellness coach Samantha Acton.
Print out these 2 A4 pages on paper or thin card, cut on the solid lines and fold on the dashed one and you’ll have 5 A6 cards with a mini folder to store them in.