"Working on Monday"- Renew Your Energy with a Day Off!

Working requires a lot of energy.  Not just physical energy, but mental and spiritual.  It is important to rest and renew your strength.  I encourage you to take a day or two just for you! 

1. Watch a movie
2. Sleep
3. Meditate
4. Take a long bath
5. Soak your feet
6. Do absolutely NOTHING!
7. Take a drive
8. Check into a hotel with just yourself and pray
9. Listen to your favorite music
10. Clean the house
11. Dance!
12. Take a long walk
13. Eat your favorite comfort foods
14. Watch your favorite sitcom re-runs
15. Watch your favorite comedian

This is a short list of many things you can do to unwind.  The point is to take a moment to just breath!  The best activities are those that cleanse your mind and fill your spirit.  Being occupied with more busy work is certainly a day off, but real time off is renewing. 

If you are unable to take time-off do not become upset.  This will only add to your stress.  Find creative ways to take small amounts of time and regroup.  There is more than one way to accomplish a goal.  Keep the faith and know you have not lost, each time you take control you gain!

I am leaving you with some wonderful resources from the Mayo Clinic.  One of them is a stress test, pay attention to what it says and take action! 

Stress Assessment
Resiliency: Who goes the distance
How to be happy: Tips for cultivating contentment

Until next Monday!
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