Did you know… The human body creates ~330 Billion new cells every day? 𤯠That’s 3.8 Million new cells every second! Your body is constantly growing, healing, adapting, repairing itself, shedding bad stuff and generating new stuff. That’s a lot of hard work, you being you! And since you’re working so hard every second of Read more about You deserve a day off[…]
“Randall Stutman, who for decades has been the behind-the-scenes adviser for many of the biggest CEOs and leaders on Wall Street, once studied how several hundred senior executives of major corporations recharged in their downtime. The answers were things like sailing, long distance cycling, listening quietly to classical music, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, and fishing. Read more about Quiet like Sunday morning[…]
un¡wind (verb) 1. relax after a period of work or tension. synonyms: relax, loosen up, ease up/off, let up, slow down, de-stress, unbend, rest, repose; laze, idle, loaf, do nothing, sit back, stand down, lounge, loll, slump, flop, put one’s feet up, take it easy, luxuriate, take time off, slack off, be at leisure, take Read more about Time to Unwind[…]
com¡po¡sure (noun) the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself. “she retained composure through thick and thin” ***** Good morning, all! Here are a few mid-week reminders: You are in control of your feelings, and your response to situations around you. đ§ You are a positive thinker! And positivity (+ kindness) Read more about Compose yourself đ§ââď¸[…]
Active leisure: Often recreational and social in nature, it involves using physical or mental energy. (Like exercise, hobbies, or doing something with friends) Passive leisure: Activities that involve using little or no physical or mental activity. Like zoning out watching tv, scrolling social media or drinking beer while sunbathing. Everybody spends their downtime differently… And Read more about Active Leisure vs. Passive Leisure[…]
I love this quote… Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including YOU.â â Anne Lamott Iâm not sure who Anne Lamott is, but Iâm following her advice regardless đ To do this weekend: Unplug. Disconnect. REST. Go offline… Everything will work again when you reboot next week. Read more about Time to unplug⌠đ[…]
Today I’m going to see some doctors. But don’t worry, they are the best doctors in the world… Dr. Relax Dr. Breakfast Dr. Surf Dr. Sunshine Dr. Fresh Air Dr. Laughing with Friends These doctors usually fix my problems asap so I can live a great weekend! I recommend them to everyone. Are you gonna Read more about Seeing some doctors today…[…]
Not getting enough sleep is like working all day on a complex excel spreadsheet and not hitting the save button. Your brain needs rest to process and file away memories and events, so you can perform properly again the next day. I think the same can be said about weekends and time off work. Relaxing and blowing off steam Read more about Hit the save button[…]
e¡qua¡nim¡i¡ty (noun) mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. “today, nothing can disturb my equanimity” PS. Thank you all for your comments and support from yesterday’s email. I truly appreciate all your thoughts. One of my favorite replies I received yesterday was… “I am not writing to offer an opinion on Read more about Equanimity – mental calmness[…]
It’s been a busy week! And I’ve been staring at my phone screen way too much… So this weekend calls for a screen detox: – No phone or computer during meals. Instead, I’ll eat with others and enjoy their company irl. – Do Not Disturb mode kills all notifications and interruptions so I Read more about Screen detox[…]
You have enough. You do enough. You are enough. Time to RELAX. It’s Sunday. Some of the remote beaches in California are starting to open back up! Cooper is getting excited to get out and dig some holes!
âThe problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problemâ – Captain Jack Sparrow If you try and solve a problem with an angry or closed mindset, youâre adding difficulty to an already hard situation. But if you step back, remove any arrogance, get another perspective, appreciate the difficulty, Read more about Problem Approach…[…]
For me, rest isnât something that just happens. I have to plan to shut off my brain (and sometimes my phone) and break my usual thought routines. Today’s plan: – Iâm replacing Facebook with a real book. – Instead of reading the news, Iâll chat with real people and ask about their news. – I’ll be taking a nap on Read more about Invest… in Rest[…]
Happy Sunday! Sundays are a great day for reflection. Even 10 minutes of focussed reflection will work wonders on the quality of your day, and your life. âMy friend, saying that you donât have time to improve your thoughts and your life is like saying that you donât have time to stop for gas because Read more about Slow down. Pull over. Refuel.[…]
âShow me a worrying person and Iâll show you a person who does not know how to relaxâ – Albert E. Cliffe I used to waste many Sundays worrying about the upcoming week’s events or future issues. Oh how I wish I could have those free days back! Things changed when I started to Read more about Relaxing is a skill![…]
Happy Saturday! This morning, I’m taking some time to relax and focus on myself for a little bit. – self reflection – self celebration – educating myself – resting, recovering, and resetting my attitude “Deciding to focus on our own freedom isn’t selfish; it is the greatest gift we can give humanity.” Read more about Time for some R & R[…]
âThe day that you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.â Today: Relax and be patient. Trust that the process will yield results when the time is right. Good things are coming, just focus on your work and donât give up. Happy Friday. Finish strong! 𪠖 Joel Read more about It takes time…[…]
down¡time noun time during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use a time of reduced activity or inactivity. “Everyone needs downtime to unwind” Have a great weekend everyone! Make sure you get your much needed downtime so you are ready to perform at your highest during the uptimes! Read more about Ready for downtime[…]