Give Yourself a Break
All the energy that you’ve spent gearing up for the holidays and the added stressors and responsibilities may have caused you to feel tired or let down. You might feel like you need to reset. So, give yourself permission to take a break by using one of these ideas.
We are on our last day of learning and using simple and easy ways to cope, lower your stress levels, and practice self-care. If you missed the other posts, no problem! Jump in today and use these quick tools to lower your stress and improve your mood throughout the New Year.
Choose any of the previous 29 days and practice one of the skills today. Here are a few highlights:
- Practice a self-compassion exercise
- Take slow, deep cleansing breaths
- Practice mindfulness
- Tense and relax your muscles
- Practice a breath prayer
- Or choose any of the other days to try
What has been your favorite day? Share with us in the comments!
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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