1) let go of something which represents your worries like a balloon
3) read a book
4) learn something new
5) turn off all your gadgets
6) give thanks, write a list of things you are grateful for
7) colour!
8) go to an art gallery
9) sit in nature
10) go to the park
11) stargaze
12) watch the clouds! what can you see?
13) write a letter
14) start a journal
15) write a list of what you are feeling
16) write a poem
17) read a poem
18) listen to relaxing music
19) watch something funny
20) paint or draw a picture but not on paper
21) invite someone over for a coffee
22) fly a kite
23) Listen to the sounds of waves
24) go to the beach
25) take a bath
26) light a candle ( or 10)
27) find a cat and stroke it
28) listen to music
29) dance
30) go for a gentle walk with no destination in mind
31) do gentle stretches
32) Yoga ( with or without your cats)
33) mediate
34) download one of those calm apps and see if it works
35) rest your legs against a wall
36) write a list of goals! Daily, monthly or for the rest of your life
37) buy some flowers
38) meet up with an old friend spontaneously
39) take a bike ride
40) go for a picnic! If it's raining have an indoor picnic
41) take deep steady breaths
42) Write a book review
43) clean something
44) Take some pictures
45) meander around your local town
46) go to a shop, buy an old magazine from your childhood and read it
47) Make a to do list
48) Sleep....duh?
49) Make a homemade craft
50) do some baking
And there we have 50 simple ways to take a break!
What are you waiting for? Go and take a break and find some stray cats!
How do you enjoy a break? Let me know in the comments below
Thank you for reading, as always x
Number 1 is interesting, a teacher of mine at school once taught us to imagine all our worries, blow them inside a balloon, tie it up and then let go and watch it sail away. Some form of meditation. Its a technique that's quite effective :)
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I haven't tried but I thought it sounded good, so I wanted to include it x
DeleteAbsolutely love this, I often find myself not knowing what to do during a break too so these were super helpful! :) I'll definitely get back to this post the next time I just don't know what to do. Thank you for sharing Nicole, have a wonderful evening x
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Thank you very much, hope it helps Sara x
DeleteOne of my favourite ways of taking a break is journalling or colouring :) so relaxing! I like having a list like this though, as otherwise I'd just end up going to the fridge overtime I take a break!! Great post :)
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haha, Thank you x
DeleteSo helpful, I need to take breaks more often when I work xx
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Breaks are really good for you, I also need to listen to my own advice sometimes x
DeleteSuch a helpful post ! I love looking at the clouds and seeing what shapes I can spot!It really is a good way to take a break !
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I love doing at in the summer for sure x
DeleteI love this post - I'm guilty of just watching TV when I need a break and I should break out of the habit. I've never flown a kite so I think that'll be where I start
ReplyDeleteTori x | 30 Plus and Beautiful
ohh I would give it a go, it is so much fun x
DeleteGreat post, I do some of these regularly but never fully engage to enjoy - must try harder 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you, keep going!
DeleteThis is so lovely :) I'm definitely going to have to check back to this when I'm feeling stressed! I love colouring or reading a book :) xxx
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I have got back in to reading recently and I love it x
DeleteLove this list! Taking a break and giving yourself time to refresh is so important. I cannot function if I don't give myself a bit of time each day to relax or do something just for myself. I'll definitely be referring to this in the future :)
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I always forget to give myself breaks, so i think I will be looking back at my list as well haha x
DeleteI love this list. Thanks for sharing it with us x
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DeleteGreat tips, loving this post! :)
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Deletethis really helps me
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Glad you enjoyed x
DeleteGreat list! I love going for walks in different places and taking my camera with me!x
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Photography is so much fun x
DeleteI really needed this post with the current burden of revision!
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aww, keep going I am sure you are doing really well x
DeleteHi Nicole Marie, I loved reading this post. It truly inspired me & includes some of the ways I love to take a break - reading, going on a bike ride & included some things I'd like to try out - baking!
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I am glad you enjoyed it so much x
DeleteWell now I want to fly a kite haha - haven't done that since I was little! All fab ideas!
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It's so much fun and a great way to relieve stress
DeleteThis is such a great list! Switching off early on an evening from all my devices and putting on my essential oil diffuser with Lavender oil has done wonders for my stress/anxiety and terribly sleeping pattern!
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Oh good idea! I just tend to turn the internet off at 10, that tends to help x
DeleteI love this. It can be so difficult sometimes to remember to take breaks and relax. I love meeting friends or just going into town on my own to clear my head.
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Breaks are needed to clear the mind for sure x
DeleteAhahah I love your lists so much!! To take a break I really love talking with friends, they always cheer me up and take my mind off anything!!Xx
ReplyDeleteyes, I agree! I could loose hours of my day talking to my best friend! Thank you x
DeleteI love all of these ideas!! Reading a book is one of my favorites :)
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I really enjoy reading x
Deletesometimes taking a break is so necessary! I think reading a book is my all time favorite break method then goes taking a shower and sleeping hahah "duh!" XDI hav a colouring book which I haven't used in a while now. Thank you for listing colouring as I'm really considering trying it again!
ReplyDeletesuper lovely post and a great list!
Jade xo