Do This to Relax, Restore, and Recharge

When’s the last time you truly relaxed? Or is the word “relax” not even in your vocabulary?

Despite fewer in-person gatherings and obligations these days, you may still have a lot on your plate and rarely take time to kick up your feet and do a whole lotta nada. You may even feel like it’s been so long since you relaxed, you’ve forgotten how.

Not good.

Relaxing is healthy for your mind, body, and soul — and no matter what’s on your to-do list, you deserve to take regular time to unwind. Not only will you feel more peace and joy, but you’ll reconnect with who you truly are (and say bye-bye to that stressed-out version of you!).

Many of us only know how to unwind when we’re on vacation — and feel guilty relaxing any other time. But you don’t need to book a trip to Tahiti or a day at the spa to get in some good relaxation. You can do it without even leaving your driveway.

Over the next week, take some time to relax, guilt-free. Better yet, challenge yourself to take a half-day (or full-day) to unwind. Not sure what to do? Here are 10 of our favorite ways to relax, restore and recharge:

Sip your morning coffee in your pj’s.
Stay in bed until noon.
Open up a good novel.
Take a long walk in nature.
Stretch out on a yoga mat.
Soak in the tub (BTW, we’re loving these scrubs!).
Take an afternoon nap sans guilt.
Feel the sun on your face and listen to something inspiring (ehem, like our EveryDay Happy Show podcast).
Sip a glass of wine while watching the sunset.
Stare into a starry sky.