“Relax and refuse to let worry and stress rule your life. There is always a solution to every problem. Things will work out for you when you take time to relax, refresh, restore and recharge your soul.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

While not inherently bad, stress can easily get out of hand if we’re not careful. And we humans have a bad track record with stress management. We often turn molehills into unconquerable mountains that we attempt to brute force our way through. Here’s an idea, why not adopt a relaxation mindset instead? Acknowledge problems and setbacks without letting them overpower you. When you get stuck, don’t stubbornly plow ahead. Take a break, step away from the work at hand, and decompress. Step outside or go somewhere not associated with work and just unwind a bit. You may be surprised at how easily solutions find their way to a calm and focused mind.

Time to relax

• “The world is full of talented and awesome artists. Bored Panda compiled the most satisfying art videos that will make you feel great and relax your mind from feeling anxious!.” – 20+ Most Satisfying Art Videos
• “We’re sick of doing stuff. We want some time to ourselves. Is that too much to ask?” – We Are All This Little Girl Who Just Wants Time To Chill
• “My mind is full of stories and I love to draw. I would like to draw every moment of the day. Unfortunately work & daily tasks take most of my time… (sigh!)” – Daily Lunchbreak Sketches To Spend Time With Fancy Friends
• “According to a report by Project Time Off, 52% of employed Americans have unused vacation days. That is unacceptable.Depending on your employer, you might just have a gold mine of vacation days sitting there lonely and waiting to be used.” – 7 reasons why you should absolutely take your hard-earned vacation time

Enjoy your weekend 🙂