Britney O’Connell
Ahh Rest and Relaxation
What comes to mind for you when you think of rest and relaxation? Palm trees, smelling the ocean breeze or walking through a dense forest hearing the birds.
What’s your favorite way to recover from an intense workout? Perhaps Yin yoga or a jetted hot tub.
Resting our bodies, our minds, our emotions with intention brings balance into our lives.
Our actions, thoughts, feelings do not happen in a vacuum. Our systems are integrated and influence our whole being.
Below are a few research based tips:
The body: foam rolling or heat and cold therapies, walk, yoga, massage.
The mind: meditation, music, yoga, journaling, getting out into nature.
The feelings: Fueling your body with whole foods will support emotional regulation as does talking it out, looking at a picture that brings you joy, laughing.
Sleep will replenish the entirety of yourself.
How would a rest and recovery routine impact your life?
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Britney O’Connell is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. For more information about personalized coaching contact Coach Brit at optimizehealthyhabits@gmail.