5. Give yourself a break!!

We need to give ourselves a break, and a little downtime works well for almost everybody. It doesn’t really matter what the activity or inactivity is. The idea is to give your body, mind, and heart a chance to relax and recharge. If you keep going at full speed every day, it can be really hard on you, both physically and mentally.

If you are working toward a fitness/health oriented goal, your body can plateau if not given adequate time to restore itself.  Don’t forget your rest days as they are a crucial part of your workout cycle and should not be forgotten J.

Weekends seem to be the easiest times to allow ourselves the time to actually take a break, right?  Well, here’s our challenge to you…let’s not wait until the weekend to rejuvenate!

·         Find 5min EVERY DAY to “give yourself a break”

·         Set a daily alarm on your phone to remind you

·         We are all different, you choose what will help you take a break. However, if you’re looking for some guidance, I would totally recommend just going for a walk…without your phone or any other distractions.  Focus on taking deep breaths but take them naturally.  If you’re having a hard time slowing your thoughts down or redirecting your thoughts, refer back to your “Positive 5 for 5” from Monday.  If you didn’t get the chance to read Beau’s email, see below:

§  Write down 5 things on a piece of paper that will encourage positive thinking.  Here are a few examples of what those things could be about:

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§      A characteristic about yourself you are thankful for

§      An accomplishment that was tough but you persevered through

§      Something that makes you laugh or brings you joy to think about

§      Something you’re looking forward to in the future

§      A favorite motivational quote