Are you overdoing it? While summer is the time to regroup and rejuvenate, often it’s the vacations and activities meant to recharge your battery that actually drain it.

Map a course to daily and weekly moments of peace and quiet so you don’t overdraw from your energy bank:

  • Try using household chores as an excuse to have some all-important me time. Work in your garden, wash dishes by hand, organize the junk drawer, or vacuum with your favorite tunes blasting — you’ll stress less about taking time out if you’re being simultaneously productive.

  • Schedule 5-15 minutes on your calendar to stop and just breathe. While days are packed with appointments, errands, and activities, you can always find buffer spots that could be applied to personal tranquility — whether you choose to meditate, pray, stretch, or just close your eyes and relax.

  • Give yourself at least 1 hour a week to enjoy a longer decompression period — like a yoga class, massage, or morning walk.
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