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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

I Resolve To® . . . Take A Breather! - Day 153

TakeBreaksJune2How often do you feel like you are running like crazy on a hamster wheel, with no end in sight?  In the fast-paced, multi-tasking, always-on society that we live in, feelings of being overwhelmed and burned out can be in the day-to-day journey.  Personally, I am very well aware of my limitations.  I also am very introspective and I try to pay attention to what my body and mind are telling me.  I have a lot of dreams, lots ot things to see and do, places to be, so my biggest dilemma is 'how to fit it all in' -and find time to relax, take good care of myself, and spend quality time with my loved ones.  Creating balance is a constant struggle, but the struggle is well worth it.  Balance can promote a happier, more rewarding and productive lifestyle. 

Maintaining balance in my life, and avoiding burn out, are among my top priorities in 2009, so I intend to 'Take Breaks Along The Way Through My Day', as part of my I Resolve To . . .  Challenge:  365 Resolutions For Health & Happiness.  Why not join me?  The objective is very simple:  Do at least one thing each and every day to promote health and happiness for 'YOU'.  Banish the 'Someday, Someday, Someday Syndrome'.  Instead, make every day New Year's Day.  Make every day count.  The list of possibilities is infinite and can be tailored to your own dreams, resolutions and daily goals.  If you need some help - a little nudge, a bit of inspiration, tips, advice, and news about the best ways to make resolutions a reality - please use IResolveTo.Com as one of your resources.  Resolve365 in 2009.

Each day, I plot how I plan to spend my time, which is my most valuable asset.  In addition to handling my work, home, creative, and personal responsibilities, I am making an concerted, conscious, effort to relax and take more break filled with pleasureable activitiess, which  in turn, inject little bursts of happiness in my day (and make me more productive because I return to my projects with a clear head and a fresh burst of energy).  Here are 10 'break time activities' that add joy to my life in 20, 30, and 60 minute segments:

  1. Walk - anything from 20-minutes to an hour - works wonders because it provides an opportunity to exercise, and enjoy fresh air, a change of scenery, and respite from work.
  2. Stretch and do light Yoga are - both are great ways to get the blood pumping and eliminate knots in stiff muscles.
  3. Meditate for 10, 15, 20 minutes to clear the head, rest eyes and catch a second wind.
  4. Read a book for sheer entertainment - a wonderful treat during lulls in the day, between appointment, or before bed.
  5. Call a friend, or loved one, just to say "Hi, I'm thinking of you!"
  6. Pull out the desk-top 'Zen Garden', or 'Chinese Exercise Balls' - great ways inject a little fun in the day.
  7. Daydream about passions, then record ideas that float to the surface along with wonderful 'A-HA' thoughts.
  8. Brainstorm and journal about how to take long-held dreams to the next level.
  9. Find a park bench on a lovely summer day and soak in the sights and sounds.
  10. Head into the garden and pull weeds, or trim shrubs - the fresh air, exercise, sounds of singing birds, and landscaping progress always brighten and break up the day!

Remember:  I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year.  It's your choice.  Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps:  Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good!  Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey!  Let's Go For It!

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Kim M. Simpson - June 2, 2009
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