The current landscape demands us to work, work, work. To go harder, faster. More is everything. Rest is for laggers. Well, no more! Read on for some epic tips on slowing down...
We keep on banging on about it here at SuperFeast HQ - we are huge on slowing down. On getting back to the basics, on taking time to breathe, feel and just be. The effects of stress are not worth it! We believe super strongly in the art of cultivating your own personal practice, check out how to do that here!
Sure, maybe it IS easier living and working from one of the most beautiful places in the world - Byron Bay ;P, but we came across this list and had to share it with you. We promise, there will be something in here for you!!
Without further ado, we present:
51 Ways To De-Stress
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Take a bath
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Light a candle or incense
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Eat a meal in silence – yes, really. It might feel weird at first, but give it a go!
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Listen to a guided relaxation
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Take deep belly breathes
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Write in a journal
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Walk outside, go nature bathing
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Dance
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Examine an everyday object with new eyes
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Colour in something
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Do some gentle movement
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Listen to music
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Lie down with your legs up against the wall – we love this position, helps support and nourish our overworked adrenals
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Read a book (not a text book, not to ‘learn’)
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Meditate
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Notice your body, really feel it
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Go for a jog
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Turn off all electronics
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Drive somewhere new
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Make some music
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Paint something
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Take a nap
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Let out a nice big sigh - ahhhhhhhh
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Take a bike ride
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Swing on a swing, it’s magical!
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Climb a tree
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Write a poem
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Read poetry
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Go to a farmer’s market
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Pat something furry
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Watch dogs play together
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Fly a kite
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Let go of something
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Give thanks
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Jam out with some kids, they make things a lot simpler!
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Engage in an act of kindness
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Watch something funny or moving
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View some art
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Create a herbal tonic
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Smell some flowers
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Call a mate
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Meander around town
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Move twice as slowly
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Plant something
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Write a letter
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Watch the stars
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Watch the clouds
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Smell an essential oil
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Visit a body of water
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Watch ants – seriously! Or butterflies, or anything in nature. They can teach us a lot ;P
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Lie down outside and watch the trees above you in the breeze
So SuperFeasters, what do you think, what are some of your favourites? What have we missed? We are always open to new ways of getting back to the simple things ☺ Sleep is an important one, read our top 10 tips here. Wanna take your mediation to the next level?
**This blog was adapted from ‘50 ways to take a break’ Nars Espinosa
