Relaxation Tips For The Overworked Professionals

You've got a lot on your plate. You're working hard, and you're making progress at work. But that doesn't mean you have to be stressed out all the time! In fact, relaxing can help you recover from stress and even improve your performance at work.

Here are some ways to relax without adding more things to your schedule:

Start your day by taking deep breaths

Breathing exercises are a great way to start the day and can help you relax even when you're not feeling particularly stressed.

Breathing exercises can be done anywhere, anytime, and with anyone — you don't need any special equipment or preparation! Just take a deep breath and relax. There's no time like now to try breathing exercises for yourself!

Commit to spending a certain amount of time relaxing each week

This can be as simple as a 30-minute walk outside every day, or an hour of yoga on Saturday mornings. If you have trouble remembering to relax regularly, try setting a recurring alarm in your calendar. You might even find that your altered schedule makes it easier for you to stay on track with other important things like eating healthy and getting to bed at a decent hour.

Create a daily routine

Creating a daily routine is key to simplifying your life. It's important that you create a routine that works for you, so be sure to think about what activities are most important to you and how they fit with your schedule. For example, I've found that I can't focus on writing without first taking care of the dishes in my sink and cleaning up around my house—so those tasks are part of my morning routine before work. That being said, I also make sure that there's time for me to exercise every day before lunch and meditate for 20 minutes after dinner (even if it means not starting until later in the day).

I'm not going to tell you exactly what needs to go into your daily routine because everyone is different! The point is: take time each day—even if it's just 15 minutes—to do things that bring value back into your life. Think about what makes sense for YOU specifically; don't try to live someone else's dream!

Be mindful about how and when you use technology

Mindfulness is about being aware of what you're doing, how long you've been doing it, and whether or not it's helping. It can be difficult to stay mindful when we're constantly multitasking with our phones, tablets and computers. When you find yourself staring at your device instead of paying attention to the world around you (or worse: when the world around you is holding up a phone screen so that they can avoid looking at the real one), take a break from technology for five minutes and just breathe.

Turn off notifications on your devices so that they don't distract from your work or life as often—they'll still be there when you get back! If possible set limits on how much time per day or week that will be spent on them; try setting aside specific times during the day or week where no devices are allowed in order to create some space between work/life balance and relaxation time! A timer app is also great way remind yourself when its time for an unplugged break.

Find what brings you joy and do that even if it's just for five minutes a day

Relaxation is a process that can take place in many ways. Here are some suggestions to help you relax and let go of stress:

• Listen to music that brings you joy, even if it's just for five minutes a day.

• Read a book or magazine that interests you, even if it's just for five minutes a day.

• Do something creative—like painting, drawing, or making crafts—even if it's just for five minutes a day. You might also try writing poetry or journaling about your thoughts and feelings in order to get clear about what matters most to you in life right now (remember this?)

• Meditate; focus on breathing deeply while practicing mindfulness by taking note of whatever comes into your mind without judging yourself as "good" or "bad." Allow yourself the time necessary to calm down before proceeding with whatever task needs completion

You can relax without adding more to your schedule

Relaxation, it’s all about the state of your mind.

You don’t need to take a vacation. You don’t have to go on a spa retreat, or give up your hobbies to relax. Relaxation is not synonymous with “doing nothing,” nor does it mean spending money! If we think of relaxation as an activity that requires time and effort, then we are setting ourselves up for failure. This can be especially true if you already feel overworked and stressed out: In this case, adding more activities into your schedule will only make things worse—and probably send you into panic mode.

But what if instead of focusing on the activity itself (e.g., taking a vacation or going to the spa), we focus instead on our mindset? What if instead of thinking about relaxing as something that requires planning ahead, effort and expense; we think about relaxing as simply being present in the moment?

With these simple tips, you can start to relax in your busy life. Remember that the key is to create a little time for yourself each day, even if it's just five minutes. Start by taking deep breaths, then moving onto more complex activities like meditation or yoga. Whatever works best for you!