Taking care of yourself can be as complicated, or as easy as you make it. Often we make it harder than it has to be. I'm not totally sure why, but I think if we make it so hard to take care of ourselves, then we can justify not doing it in the name of saving time. Whether it's avoiding the gym, skipping meals, or not taking the time to relax and meditate, we know that we're doing ourselves a disservice. It doesn't have to be that way. As we get down to the final days of this challenge, I hope … [Read more...]
Do You Need a Mental Break? 5 Tips to Help Unwind Your Mind
In yesterday’s post, I offered up some tips for motivating yourself when you don’t feel like starting a project. But what if motivation’s not enough? What if you really need a mental break instead? It’s not all that uncommon that people need a break from the daily routine of hurry and stress. While it would be best if we could avoid the stress altogether, that’s not always possible. The fact that stress management is a billion-dollar business speaks to the reality that stress is so much a part … [Read more...]