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Restore Sanity Challenge
What to do: Take 30 mins everyday to do a leisure activity to restore sanity.
This week we're going to have a slightly different challenge for you - one that is a little less focused on eating healthy and more focused on living your best life. Far too many of us get caught up in our busy lives, rushing off from event to event, never having any real downtime where we can just sit back, be present, and enjoy a leisure activity.
So, this week's challenge is to schedule at least 30 minutes each day to do something that you truly want to do. Whether it's a hobby, relaxing, or just doing nothing - as long as it doesn't feel like an obligation.
The first thing that needs to be discussed is the consequence of over-scheduling. If you're loading up your schedule with errand after errand, eventually you're going to be at a very high risk of burnout.
While you may think that you're just 'living life to the fullest', really, you're draining your tank. If you want to be at your best, you must have time to recharge your batteries and regain mental sanity. Rest is a vital component of healthy living, yet far too many of us completely neglect to get the rest that we need.
This includes not only rest in terms of getting enough sleep at night, but rest from the busy pace of the life we lead.
Keep in mind that even 'healthy' events can have this effect. If you rush off to the gym every spare moment you get, while you may be boosting your fitness level, you may not necessarily be improving your overall well-being.
So this week's challenge is to help you restore your sanity. The goal is to schedule at least 30 minutes each day to do something that you truly want to do.
There are a number of different options here. You could:
- read a book
- go for a massage
- meet a friend for coffee
- watch an old comedy movie
- take a hot bath
- perform a yoga session to help relax your mind
- take a nap
- window shop
- paint/draw
Basically, do anything that you feel provides some joy in your life - something that you don't have to do, but want to do. By filling your day with something that you truly want to be doing, you can increase your own life personal satisfaction tremendously.
Daily Check-In
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DannyMegan 974 days agoi take a warm shower drink tea .and watch tv .
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PlayfulPoet81 977 days agoI took a nice relaxing bubble bath today and even had some relaxing music playing.
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PlayfulPoet81 978 days agoI took time to watch a movie with my fiance'. I made myself relax and not multitask like I normally do.
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PlayfulPoet81 980 days agoI actually just got up from a nap. It was definitely needed.
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Callia 1147 days agoWatched an old comedy!
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Ryu.Eien 1570 days agoMy life can be frustratingly stressful at times, I think this'll help me remember to take a moment for myself every day.
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mansker 1795 days agoBecause I am a caregiver, sanity is important. I am making sure to make time for ME during this day so that I can make time for my family as well.
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lkeller1861 1801 days agoI took some time to just go and sit on my porch and look out at the courtyard, not thinking about anything, just looking out and enjoying the peace of the moment.
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Ginnie 1836 days agoI always had trouble keeping my mind quiet and some days I would wake up singing a song in my head and it wouldn't go away until I went to sleep that evening. I found if I'm sure to get at least 7 hours of sleep at night this was the cure. Also, on those days my mind just will not be quiet I found if I read affirmations and incorporate them as a restore sanity challenge, my mind silences and I will go on to do something I truly enjoy to relax.
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GamifyLife 1863 days agoToday I painted hollowed out eggs with watercolors. It was relaxing and enjoyable.
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Candilocks 1991 days agoToday I watched Ever After and didn't do chores at the same time.
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Falling 2120 days agoTook pictures for 30 min
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Smee44 2170 days agoToday, I took a break from laundry and chores and babysitting my little sisters to go into my room and take a nice nap. I've been needing a nap, but couldn't fit in the time for it until I realized that I was just making myself worse. I felt much happier and at peace, and was able to enjoy the rest of my day.
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Lana Burner 2179 days agoGot home early from work and read
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GeriAntics 2181 days agoI had a pleasant lunch with friends.
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Lana Burner 2182 days agoViola lesson, read before bed
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amy83031 2184 days agoTake time to read today.
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Firefly_13 2289 days agoI had a lovely bath today with a glass of wine and easy jazz. Very relaxing :)
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Firefly_13 2290 days agoI took some time for myself today and took a nap. It was much needed, and very refreshing!
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Firefly_13 2291 days agoI did an hour of a Pilates reformer routine with one of my favorite instructors. Always feel so rejuvenated after a session :)