If you’re always working longer hours and taking shorter vacations, you will burn out with time. The body is not designed to function like a computer. You cannot go on for long periods of time at high speeds, so you need to relax and recharge to vanquish the stress. 

There are different ways to manage your stress and ensure your body gets sufficient rest to recharge for more tasks. If you look to be more efficient and boost your productivity, you need to care for your physical and mental health. Here are a few tips to get started:

Identify Sources of Stress 

•       One of the first steps to take when planning how to vanquish stress and invite relaxation into your life is to determine the undue stressors so you can remove them. This begins at home, where you spend most of your time. Take action by removing clutter (a common cause of anxiety), organizing, and bringing in a little Mother Nature with houseplants and more natural light. 

•       Reach out to Leanne Holitza of Insightful Inspirations, who, as an intuitive coach and energy healer, can connect to your energy and help you use whatever techniques or tools are necessary to get to a better you.

•       For many people, the workplace is a huge source of stress. Perhaps it’s time for a change, which may include returning to school to get that elusive degree, either to help promote you or qualify you for another profession altogether. Completing coursework online is a great option, as it allows you to study at your own place and at your own pace.

Embrace Physical Exercise 

•       Mayo Clinic notes that there are many reasons you should embrace physical activity:

•      Control your weight; exercise helps you prevent weight gain and maintain weight loss. 

•      Combat health conditions; like obesity and heart disease, which means you can focus your energy on pushing for your dreams. 

•      Energy boost; you should begin your day with an exercise session for daily energy boost.

•      Mental health benefits; by reducing depression, anxiety, and negative mood. 

•      Improve your cognitive function and self-esteem; essential in pursuing your dreams. 

•       Massage therapy goes great with exercise, which is good for the body, mind, and soul.

Breathing Exercises for Relaxation 

•       How you believe can help you feel more relaxed. If you’re working from home, you should embrace breathing exercises. 

•       Through effective breathing exercises:

•       You feel relaxed. 

•       Lower stress in your body.

•       The brain gets the message to relax and calm down. 

•       One of the breathing exercises you should practice is belly breathing, where you sit or lie flat and put a hand on your bellow below the hips, then take a deep breath. Let the belly push your hand out without moving your chest.

Take a Break 

•       Time is money, but taking a break is an important part of recharging and preparing for more challenges. 

•       If you work from home, you can beat the winter blues by taking a short break and joining your family and friends in fun moments. 

•       A short break of about 20 minutes can be a good session to recharge and clear up your mind. 

•       Always take a break when your eyes feel tired and dried. Take time away from the computer screen, as screen-free breaks allow you to refocus your mind and help you to rest your eyes. 

•       You can consider taking a walk around your block, calling a friend for a conversation, or taking a nap to recharge and get back stronger. 

Make Sufficient Sleep a Priority 

•       For many people, getting enough sleep is a challenge as they focus on pursuing their work goals. 

•       To improve your productivity, you must ensure your body gets enough rest. 

•       Small amounts of sleep deprivation can undermine your capacity to focus, lower your creativity, and, according to Harvard Medical School, impact your analytical thinking. 

•       Some simple ways to get enough sleep is to set a specific bedtime and avoid stimulating activities and foods. 

•       Also, spend a few minutes reviewing the things on your mind before sleeping, and write down what worries you. 

Conclusion 

To ensure you have the energy and motivation to pursue your goals, you must work on getting enough rest, managing stress, and relaxing. Some ideas to consider include physical exercise, getting enough sleep, and taking a break whenever you feel exhausted.

Intuitive wellbeing coach and energy healing practitioner Leanne Holitza of Insightful Inspirations lovingly calls forth the divine peace, abundance, and courage that is chomping at the bit to be unleashed from deep within. Find out more today! 

Abby Holt from Craftability