Having just returned from an amazing 3 week vacation sailing
in the Caribbean to celebrate my husband’s 60th, I can certainly say
with profound conviction that taking a real break is definitely renewing,
refreshing and simply heavenly. It was all and more than I could have imagined
– warm turquoise water, gentle breezes, fabulous sailing, gorgeous views,
friendly people….. indeed a dream vacation for which I feel so so blessed. I
felt my thoughts slowing down with each passing day, and enjoyed that oh so
rare and wonderful sense of relaxation in my body and spaciousness in my
consciousness that is so truly lovely.
The reality of juggling
daily demands
Now that I’m back home to the reality of juggling the
demands of work, family, friends, home and play… I am asking myself how can I
recreate that wonderful sense of relaxation and spaciousness? How can I achieve a higher level of inspired
wellbeing in my day-to-day life? Since of course, I can’t just turn around and
go traipsing off on another getaway, much as I would love to!
My seven power break tips,
one for each day of the week:
- If you are at the computer, set a timer to go off a few times an hour and take a 10 second break to take some deep breaths, do some shoulder rolls, look out the window at a tree or the sky, close your eyes and picture a loved one, give yourself a scalp massage.
- As you are transitioning between activities, take a moment to be truly present to where you are, and who you are. One full, deep breath can be all that is needed to re-connect ourselves with our Selves.
- When you first wake up in the morning, before firing all cylinders and getting stressed out over your impending to do list, take a few moments to consciously relax and start the day off with a few moments of peaceful contemplation…. Visualizing the faces of your loved ones, and feeling grateful for their presence in your life, can do wonders for diverting your attention away from stressful to-do thoughts.
- Feeling wired and frazzled? Take your shoes and socks off and stand on the earth, any spot of grass will do, and feel your connection to mother Earth.
- Thirsty? Pause to sip on a glass of water, enjoying the sensation in your mouth, going down your throat, and hydrating your body. Take a moment to feel gratitude for this precious liquid.
- Smile at someone, it does wonders for your mood!
- End the day by reflecting back on all that you are grateful for today… your heart will open and you will drift off to a restful sleep.
May you be nourished and restored all the days of your life!
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