And the best way to ensure youre actually giving your body what it needs?
We are more productive, creative, and motivated when we take regular breaks.
Also, dont give a shot to aim too high, says Giscombe, especially when starting out.
I would pay attention to making my rest intentions realistic and not too lofty, he says.
Remember: Theres no competition heretheres only rest.
Rinse and repeat if necessary.
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Tips for setting realistic rest goals
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Determine whats possible and give yourself the flexibility to re-evaluate regularly, says Garay.
PsychotherapistGabrielle Morse, LMHC, also agrees, adding that you should factor in your lifestyle too.
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Ask yourself, What are my obligations?
What are some other priorities that I need to balance?
Essentially, it’s the old “practice makes perfect” adage.
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Start small and stay consistent, even if you feel like you’re moving slowly.
An example of a SMART goal might be tomeditate using an appfor three minutes every day before bed.
How to actually prioritize your rest goals
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Schedule your breaks
Schedule your breaks on your calendar with notifications, says Garay.
When the alert goes off, remind yourself that you will be more productive if you take this break.
Smile, stand, and move.
Be confident in your choice to invest in your health by giving your body time to restore.
Create tiered goals
Sometimes, life happens.
Maybe its impossible to actually get outside for your 15-minute meditation or hour-long jog on your favorite trail path.
Meet yourself wherever you are in the moment, even if it’s for one minute.
Are you more productive afterwards?
What feelings do you have about this break as you work it into your routine?
Need some inspo?
Try one of these rest goals
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Yes, this may sound like a pipe dream if youre a parent, but remember: Start small.
Anywhere besides hunched over your desk.
What to do if you dont meet your rest goals
First things first: Dont judge yourself.
We must meet ourselves with self-compassion and a growth mindset, says Garay.
One fix that might help is scaling back the length of time you intend to take a break.
If you cant walk for ten minutes, how about five?
And whatever you do, c’mon (!)
All rest is good resteven if for 30 seconds.
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