Everyday stresses got you feeling down? Do you dream about forgoing your responsibilities for an opportunity to get away from it all?
Before you hop a plane to Tahiti, consider the physical and emotional benefits of the following list of activities. Designed with you in mind, these ten suggestions provide you with plenty of opportunities to recharge your batteries so you can be your personal best. They are:
1.? Take a staycation.? Turn off your????
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2.? Eliminate negative self-talk.? Keep a
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3.? Change your routine.? Try brushing
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???? engaging in an activity that you
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4.? Take a power nap.? A short, well-
????? timed siesta can leave you feeling
????? refreshed, renewed, and ready to
????? tackle the rest of your day.
5.? Drink a glass of freshly squeezed
???? juice.? Packed with vitamins, it can
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6.? Go for a brisk walk.? Get the heart
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7.? Keep a record of your successes
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8.? Visit a friend with a contagious
???? smile.? Imitate this person by being
???? aware and positive at all times.
9.? Wake up at least once a week
???? without an alarm clock.? Allow your
???? body to adjust to its natural sleep
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10.? Get away for the day.? A change
?????? of scenery works wonders in
?????? shifting your perspective.
By ridding yourself of distractions and self-defeating behavior, you are giving yourself permission to succeed.? Oprah Winfrey said it best with this statement:
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”
Without inner reflection and self-care, it is difficult to reach your maximum potential. Slowing things down a bit gives you time to see things for what they’re really worth and better visualize the role that they are playing in your life.?
The end result will be a positive one. Not only will it provide you with a broader perspective in terms of your future plans, it will also make you more appreciative of the blessings that you share with others. Now, that’s what we call gratifying behavior!
