3 Easy Ways To Decompress in 10 Minutes Or Less

Let’s talk about stress for a minute. Most of us find ourselves quite stressed out on a regular basis. It may be because of work, because of school, because of family obligations and dynamics, or Covid-19. Even the constant bombardment of information from all our electronic devices and being reachable at all hours of the day and night can add to that stress. The end result can be a pretty big risk to our health. That’s why it’s important to take the time to decompress and de-stress every single day. Thankfully you can do it with little time or effort. Here are three of my favorite quick ways to decompress and relax.

Go For A Walk

One of the best things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing is to go for a walk...this is one way to “air” out your physical, emotional, and spiritual rooms as described by the Indian Proverb A House With Four Rooms.  Just head out the door and walk for ten minutes. You can do this on your lunch break, before work, after dinner, or anytime you have a few extra minutes.

Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine will do wonders for your mood and this combined with the light exercise makes for a great stress buster. If you can find a little piece of nature like a park, the woods, or a pond, even better. Being out around nature instantly calms us. You’ll come back from your walk feeling refreshed and focused.

Indulge In A Treat  

Do you have a tendency to put everything else first? Or maybe you’re on a budget and feel like you can’t spend any money on yourself. Many of us forget how important it is to take care of ourselves and that the occasional treat does wonders for the soul.

When you’re having a bad day and don’t know where to turn, go take yourself out for a fancy cup of coffee. Grab that expensive artisan chocolate you’ve hidden in your desk, or schedule a massage. Get yourself a treat and take the time to indulge and enjoy. It melts away stress and boosts your confidence and feeling of self-worth.

Meditate

Last but not least, let’s talk about meditation. There is a long tradition of meditating in the Far East and for good reason. It works better than just about anything else to help you slow down and center yourself. Restore your internal balance and bust through that stress with some guided meditation that you can do anywhere. Start practicing so you’re ready to meditate on the spot whenever you need it.

 Taking the time to decompress can recenter you and helps you choose how you’ll respond to any given situation...it helps keep you in control of your life.

Practicing self-care regularly will transform your life by helping you create an Intentional Life...what have you been waiting for? The time is NOW!

Until next time...

Lisa

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