Living a busy and active lifestyle can be a great way to remain healthy both mentally and physically. Proper amounts of work, exercise and social activities all can contribute to a healthy life in the long run. However, this can also make it hard to slow down and find periods of relaxation. Finding was to feel relaxed during a busy schedule is also an important aspect of a balanced life and can help prepare your mind and body for busier times.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of the misconceptions that we have as a society about what relaxation is and how this can be misleading.

2). Some of the common things in life that keep us busy and take away from the mindset of also including relaxation in our lives.

3). How mentally slowing down and taking time to focus on your body can directly affect your mental relaxation state.

4). How including relaxing music while you slow down and focus on your breathing etc can help you during relaxation.

5). Why low impact and stretching types of exercises are an important aspect of keeping your body relaxed throughout your full day.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be feeling the effects of a busy life with little rest or relaxation. Getting your mindset into a place where you feel comfortable and refreshed can be difficult and not as easy as we may think. Hopefully you are able to navigate your way through a hectic schedule and carve out time for yourself with these tips and will help keep you going for years to come.

Team Meredith

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