There is one thing that is missing from many of our lives – downtime. We find ourselves rushing around from task to task, appointment to appointment. Our brains are constantly engaged, so that even when we are doing something, our minds are on the tasks we should be accomplishing in the future. The problem with this is that it trains us to never be fully present or fully relaxed. We train ourselves so that we are unable to relax and disconnect fully. When we do get downtime, we feel uncomfortable, unproductive, bored. So we open our phones and begin the relentless scrolling of social media. Unfortunately, this ‘relaxation’ doesn’t allow your brain time to stop and process, either. Studies have shown that the more time spent on social media correlates with higher rates of depression and dissatisfaction with life. So, try to take at least 10 minutes out of your day today and do nothing. Absolutely nothing. Allow your mind to stop and rest. It could be on the bus or train on the way to work, or 10 minutes before you get out of bed or go to sleep. See if it helps you and how you feel afterwards.
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