I can’t speak for all of you, but I’m pretty sure most of you guys hate rest. How do I know that? Well, because I did. I thought rest was a waste of time. I’m stressing out about the due dates of my projects and you’re telling me to rest?! Crazy, I know! But also, not so crazy because rest is important, even if it doesn’t seem like it. You’re not “doing nothing,” you’re actually doing EVERYTHING. Short breaks have been proven to play a vital role in learning and skill acquisitions. A study by the National Institutes of Health discovered that when we are resting, our brains replay compressed versions of newly learned skills, with this replay occurring about 25 times per each rest period during the initial learning phase. By engaging with the correct types of rest, we can reduce stress levels and chances of burnout, thereby benefiting your overall health and leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Listed below are some of the things I do to rest! I hope that by the end, you’ll find something that appeals to you :)
Take a warm bath
Practice meditation
Listen to favourite music artist
Do some light stretching
Try out new workout routines
Go for a walk in nature
Read the Bible (if you don’t believe in God, try it anyway!)
Try yoga
Watch a movie
Re-watch comfort TV show
Do some journaling
Solve a puzzle
Prepare a hot cup of tea
Call a friend
Plan a hangout with friends
Paint or draw
Light scented candles
Spend time with pets
Enjoy a favorite hobby
Do a craft project
Watch funny videos online
Play a board game
Knit or crochet
Visit a spa for a massage
Bake something delicious (and share with your loved ones!)
Go for a bike ride
Read a book
Visit a museum or art gallery
Spend time in the sun
Learn something new, like a sport
Video chat with family
Take a mental health day (you don’t need a reason, sometimes, you just need to put your foot down and take a day for yourself – nothing wrong with that)
Visit a park
Spend time on phone (don’t doom scroll though haha)
Take a scenic drive
Do some gardening
Snuggle with a cozy blanket and hot drink
Download a relaxation app
Watch the sunset or sunrise
Purchase and try coloring books
Relax on a massage chair
Practice self-care
Watch relaxing ASMR videos
Spend time with loved one
Go to a quiet library
Listen to a podcast
Do a breathing exercises
Write a letter to your future self
Plan a weekend getaway
Watch a nature documentary
Take a break from work emails
Go for a swim
Bake cookies or cupcakes
Make a vision board
Practice solitude
Organize your room or space
Try a facial mask
Watch calming YouTube channels
Go stargazing
Take a photography walk
Enjoy a leisurely meal
Take a mindfulness walk
Look at old photos or albums
Practice positive affirmations
Spend time daydreaming
Do a random act of kindness
Go for a run or jog
Try cooking a new recipe
Visit a zoo or animal sanctuary
Treat yourself with a shopping spree
Thank you so so so much for reading! I’m so incredibly grateful you’re here and I hope that you’ll try some of these restful activities! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me through my email (@everythingnanything321@gmail.com) or social media platforms on TikTok and Instagram (@everyth1ngnanyth1ng). I’m just a message away 😉! Before I end off, I want to leave you with a Bible verse from Matthew 11:28 in which it says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” If you don’t know where to start, start at point 7: Read the Bible. Do your best, and God will do the rest! Don’t spend all your time stressing about the negative “what ifs,” because what if it doesn’t end in the worst possible scenario? Then you will have just wasted so much unnecessary time!
Please don’t forget that:
I am insanely proud of you.
Your feelings are valid.
You are so loved.
Have an amazing day or night wherever you are! See you soon!
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