{"id":7810,"date":"2011-11-13T00:04:31","date_gmt":"2011-11-13T08:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=7810"},"modified":"2013-09-13T11:53:31","modified_gmt":"2013-09-13T19:53:31","slug":"5-ways-to-get-peace-of-mind-so-you-can-really-unwind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-get-peace-of-mind-so-you-can-really-unwind\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Get Peace of Mind So You Can Really Unwind"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you enjoy relaxing by the beach, skiing down the slopes or testing your golf game, it\u2019s important to make time occasionally to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Easier said than done, right? With appointments, deadlines, and demands of your time, it\u2019s easy to forget what it means to take a breather. To avoid total burnout, take the following simple steps to get peace of mind so you can really unwind:
\n1. Step Away From the Technology<\/strong>
\nFor some of us, our iPhones and Blackberrys are like members of the family. You play your games on them, you do business on them and heck, sometimes you even talk on them. But to truly unwind and de-stress, it\u2019s important to step away from the things that can tether you to your commitments and obligations. Silence your phone, or even better yet, turn it off so that you don\u2019t have to be distracted by alerts and notifications when you\u2019re trying to get some much-needed R&R.<\/p>\n

2. Volunteer Your Time<\/strong>
\nThere\u2019s nothing like engaging in an activity you really care about to help clear your mind and re-charge the batteries. Whether you want to volunteer at a soup kitchen or help socialize adoptable pets, there are few things that can have a greater impact, while also helping you along the way. It\u2019s often low-stress and can help remind you to prioritize what\u2019s really important in your life.
\n3. Crank Up the Volume<\/strong>
\nDid you know that listening to music can actually increase blood flow? Whether you\u2019re into Kenny Chesney or Kenny G, just listening to your favorite music can help improve your mood and clear your mind. Programs like iTunes, Spotify and Pandora make getting your favorite tunes (even those from way back when) easy and affordable. Better yet, get up and move around, and enjoy a mini dance party in your living room. It\u2019ll get your blood pumping, and you\u2019ll feel refreshed and able to relax.<\/p>\n

4. Write it Down<\/strong>
\nHave a million and one thoughts running through your head? If so, putting all of those ideas and worries on a piece of paper may help you sort through them and push past those that are preventing you from unwinding. Which ones can be addressed right now? Which ones are out of your control? Think it through, and when you\u2019re done, toss the piece of paper in the trash. Tell yourself you\u2019ve given those issues as much time as they\u2019re worth, and that it\u2019s time to move forward.<\/p>\n

5. Get in Touch With Nature<\/strong>
\nWhen was the last time you went for a walk without purpose? Like a mini dance party, getting some fresh air, especially in an area with lots of foliage, can be invigorating and a chance to reflect on the simpler things in life. If you have a dog, take him or her with you, and get the added benefit of exercising them as well. Animals are thought to have a calming influence, so it\u2019ll be mutually beneficial and also a great way to get a little peace of mind.<\/p>\n

This post is written by Erica Moss. Erica is the social media outreach coordinator for the\u00a0Masters in Nursing<\/a> program at Georgetown University, which has one of the nation\u2019s leading\u00a0FNP programs<\/a>. Outside of work, Erica is an avid dog lover who loves photography and meeting new people.<\/em><\/p>\n

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