To Tune Out Fatigue and Brain Fog
There is nothing better than making time for yourself to practice self healing when your whole being is running on empty!
My Top 5
- Stretching (i.e. neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, etc.).
- Breathing.
- Taking a break.
- Having someone or something to look forward to.
- Rewarding yourself.
Stretching and Breathing
For me the best energy booster to wake up my whole being is too stretch! It clears out the brain fog too, especially if I have been sitting too much and/or are on technology overload. I feel the blood flow circulating again. It is like a restart and a reboot all wrapped into one through stretching!
Remember to focus on your breath when stretching! Breath in . . . breath out . . . Inhale up . . . exhale down. Breathing through tension is key for release! Sometime being vocal helps too, like sighing, chanting, moaning, etc. Make sure you have a private space to be vocal though!
A good majority of us carry the weight on our shoulders and the stress and tension in our necks! You have to practice releasing that in order to find calm and peace as well as to relax and rest.
Get the energy flowing again! Connect with your breath. Release and let go of the stress and tension. Really focus in on relaxing and healing your whole body!
Taking a Break
Remember to take breaks throughout the day! Everyone needs a chance to reset and reboot. Everyone deserves a breather; basically come up for some much needed air!
What is your favorite way to take a much deserved break from the action?
Really tune into what your body needs, wants and craves and remember to give it not just think about it! Give yourself something to look forward to. Reward yourself in your achievements and accomplishments. Remember to celebrate YOU and your goals, milestones, learning lessons, successes, etc.!
It keeps you fresh and focused!
Looking Forward To . . .
Remember to give yourself someone or something to look forward to! It is inspiring and motivating. It helps you power through!
Really tap into your dreams and desires! It gives you something to think about that really moves you. It helps move you forward too. Especially in going after what you really want!
Think about what makes you light up! What makes you smile as well as just makes your day. What makes you want to play and have fun. What makes you laugh and feel like a kid again!
Do more of that (playing, laughing, having fun, etc.) and especially do more of what you LOVE!
ALWAYS have someone or something to look forward to!
Rewarding Yourself
A very important reminder is to reward yourself! You can do something free or treat yourself a bit. When you do for you then give back to your whole being by making time to do something nice and kind for yourself!
I think back to grade school and waiting to see what sticker my teacher placed on my homework! It was motivating and up lifting. It was an expression of a job well done!
You EARNED It & DESERVE It!
(Photos by RSheridan)
August 12th, 2016 at 11:37 AM
I volunteered at our Vacation Bible School this week as the photographer. It was great to experience being a kid again as I photographed kids.
August 12th, 2016 at 2:19 PM
What Fun and How Exciting – all that Energy from the Kids 🙂 Happy Weekend – Enjoy!
August 18th, 2016 at 9:23 PM
We were just talking about the benefits of stretching at work today. We even put it into practice a couple times. It was nice to take a moment and do something good for yourself.
August 19th, 2016 at 9:39 AM
Funny that you say that – a group of us at work were talking about this too in regards to implementing a stretch out sheet to post at your desk as a reminder to stretch throughout the day 🙂 Here’s to Doing Something Good For Yourself – Happy Weekend – Enjoy!!!
August 26th, 2016 at 12:10 PM
I just stretched and took a few deep breaths. Thanks for the reminder!
August 26th, 2016 at 1:29 PM
Happy to Share 🙂 Good Reminder to Come Up for Some Air and Move!!!