Today I visited the beautiful Coldwater Creek farm. Miles away from the city, I explored the world of aquaponics and glamping.
The best part of the day was a decision I made.
As my family left, I made the decision not to do anything on my phone for the entire trip.
I had a lot on my mind. I could have tried to fix everything from my iPhone, but I knew that wouldn’t help me.
Spending 5 hours without the stress of technology was wonderfully freeing. I was faced with the reality that many times, I stunt my creativity by simply having a phone nearby. I found joy in not worrying about anything, simply enjoying the moment. (There’s stress involved in taking pictures to document each moment as well.)
This evening I attended a wonderful group call with Praxis advisor Amanda Kingsmith as the speaker. She stressed the importance of taking breaks in the day.
It’s true. Your brain function is hindered when you don’t give yourself some breathing time.
In fact, many people don’t give themselves any breathing time whatsoever. This can be extremely detrimental to motivation and productivity.
Truly want a break? Unplug, if only for a couple minutes or hours. It gives your brain time to process ideas and get a clear picture of your next step.
Have you tried unplugging? Let me know your best tips for de-stressing!