Give Yourself A Break
Posted on September 30th, 2007 by ErinPosted in Exercise
When you think about health and fitness, chances are food choices and exercise spring to mind. No doubt, these are incredibly important to keeping a slim waist and low cholesterol, but something we rarely consider doing is taking a break from the world, scheduled exercise include, and relaxing.
Vacations, whether they be actual, physical vacations or merely a break from the norm, are important to our physical and mental health. Everyone needs some down to to unwind, de-stress, and take a breather from the roller coaster of life. High-stress can cause many things, not the least of which are foul moods and high blood pressure.
Taking a vacation can be as short as getting away from your normal life for just the weekend: head to a pretty Bed & Breakfast, drive to the beach, or just make a promise to sleep in, rent some movies, and stay in bed for most of the weekend. Read a book that’s been on your shelf for the past year. Go to sleep at 9:30 on a Friday night and leave the dirty dishes in the sink. Do whatever makes you feel relaxed and happy because, surprisingly, when you get back to the “real” world, you’ll feel refreshed, invigorated, and ready to handle whatever’s on your weekly plate. Holistic health is important, and individuals dedicated to leading healthy lives need to remember that fitness isn’t only physical.
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