After the rush of activities associated with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and starting the New Year – STRONG – with our goals, work and school related activities, even weather challenges, well, it’s time to B R E A T H E. Right now, just breathe in, count to 4, hold, and exhale for a count of 6. Didn’t that feel good? Breathing exercises have been proven to help some individuals with High Blood pressure.
February’s challenge…it is time to de-stress!
The following article from the Dr. Oz website, is a reminder to us of some simple pleasures “…to refresh the body and mind: Taking baths, Reading, Doing breathing exercises, Receiving back rubs/massages, Listening to relaxation tapes, Writing in a journal, Meeting with a friend, Napping, Walking, Dancing, Engaging in spiritual reflection, Stretching, Listening to music.”
When was the last time you took a “mental getaway“? Or, during this season of “love”, how about a little pampering? Make some time for you this month. I know it’s not “Summertime“, but take some time to make “the livin’ easy.”
“Who will separate us from the love of Christ…” – Romans 8:31-39 (NASB)
