It's time for a rest...

I don't know about you all...but I got to Halloween Day this year and felt like there was nothing left. October went crazy and became the time when each day is a new lifetime, each week is a different schedule, and a day off still involves virtual work, a doctor's appointment, and cleaning the apartment. Now, as we head into the holidays, the anxiety of the next thing to do starts taking over the few days of rest we have.  

​To top it all off, if someone tells me to slow down, breathe, or take a day of rest, I get offended or more motivated that I have “something to prove”. Fun fact, I have nothing to prove.

So! For November, we are focussing on how on the days we have a chance to rest, we can find rest and recharge without the guilt of "needing" to "be productive". 

We are kicking off this month with the concept of creating a calm morning environment on the day of rest. We aren't pulling out the planner, or a to-do list, chugging the coffee, or going to five dance classes. We are going to take some small steps to calm are central nervous system. 

First thing in the morning...

1. Avoid looking at notifications on your phone, no blue light.
2. Drink a full glass of water. 
3. Turn on the Fall Mornings with T.A.P Playlist (then set the phone down).
4. Enjoy hot lemon water or similar to stimulate digestion for the day.
5. Enjoy a seat in your favorite part of your home. Turn on a moody light (definitely not an overhead).
6. Grab your current read, morning journaling practice, or self-help book, and take your time to read and enjoy.
7. Enjoy a FULL breakfast high in protein and carbohydrates (and of course a cup of coffee if you are like me).

Then, on your day of rest, consider treating yourself to a blue-light-free day, a walk to a neighboring waterfront or park, or to a local coffee shop. Maybe you check out the T.A.P Movement Library to assist with moving your body in a low-intensity way.

That's it! The start of a real day of rest in an effort to settle the central nervous system, reflect, and enjoy the stillness of life.

Let us know how you give yourself a REAL day of rest. How do you show your strength though slowing down and living your life, rather that letting your life live you?

Sending good morning vibes :)
​
Abigail

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