3 Ways to Relax and Rejuvenate During Hectic Times
By Kerri Cokeley
Twice in the past month I have been asked to share the things I do to relax. RELAX?!? I’m already RELAXED, can’t you tell? Do you think I need to relax???
Then I take a few seconds to group my thoughts, and a few more seconds, then I think:
- Eat (wow, that’s not a healthy answer)
- Go to the gym (lie, big fat lie)
- Drink (eek, that could get me into trouble)
I suddenly had the realization that I don’t have good answers for that question. How embarrassing! How could I go through thirty years of life and not know this about myself? I know this is an important aspect for a balanced, healthy life – so I’m going to change it.
Now I’m on a mission to discover three things I can do to relax and rejuvenate within this hectic life I live. I know several of our readers probably have a similar lifestyle. Are you able to name three things for yourself? And how do you fit them into the already crammed calendar?
What suggestions do you have for me?
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Photo by: surfzone™
Kerri, I read somewhere that standing on one leg helps you to relax as it causes your mind and body to have to focus (on something other than whatever craziness might already be on your mind!).
Kerri, You are so silly! Didn’t you feel relaxed on Saturday? Maybe “go out with friends” should be a technique.
What I do to relax:
1. Go to the gym. (Really.)
2. Water my flowers/weed/garden.
3. Take a hot bath and read a magazine.
4. Watch a movie.
@Erin McMahon
Thanks, Erin. If anyone sees me around the office doing this, I hope they understand!
@Teressa Jackson
Good point – hanging out with my friends definitely does make me feel better!
Kerri – you should get regular massages – I know a great therapist (hee hee!).
I know a great massage therapist too, and her name is Karla heartandhandmassage@yahoo.com, 502-216-1897