Hey, my black Queens, it has been a while but, I’m finally back at it again okurrr!!! I decided to take a long break from blogging the truth is working on my blog nonstop brought a lot of stress and exhaustion because I'm hard on myself. To the point, I ended up losing my productivity and creativity = No growth. Therefore, taking a hiatus was needed to replenish my mental resources. I even went as far as taking mental health day from work when I felt mentally and physically exhausted without worrying about what my boss would say lol.
As I'm coming back to my blog, I thought it would only be right to write a little about the importance of taking breaks. Breaks are essential for mental and physical health. ”A change of scenery or a change of pace is good for your mental health. It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work or a weekend exploring somewhere new” This was from an online article I read today. Unfortunately, some of us don't know what's a break, because we're in a world where being busy nonstop is put on a pedestal that when we're not we feel as we're being lazy or procrastinating basically, not doing shit with our lives. Little do we know breaks boost our productivity, creativity, mental, and physical health. They prevent decision fatigue and help us manage stress. Research shows taking our minds off the task can renew and strengthen motivation later on. With that being said, take that break when you need it sis, don't be out here looking burned-out especially during summertime!
I'm gonna leave you queens with some ways to take a break.
Here are 8 ways to take a break:
1. Going on a vacation
2. Exercising or going for a walk
3. Reading a good book
4. Watching a funny movie
5. Listening to a podcast
6. Finding an interesting hobby
7. Turning off your phone for an hour
8. Taking a power nap
See you ladies next week and don't forget to subscribe!
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