Time for a Time Out

Are you thinking about your next vacation? As the days lengthen and the sky offers a glimpse of blue between the clouds, our thoughts turn to the pleasures of getting away and the chance to rest and recuperate. We all benefit from a change of scene and a break from the daily routine. But how can we introduce the holiday experience into our daily lives? Is there a simple way to capture the magic and excitement of a break in the sun whilst we’re manning our desks and chasing our daily To Do List?

Let’s start by understanding that our minds are incredibly powerful instruments for shaping the reality we experience. For example, you’re probably aware that we start to experience the excitement of a holiday weeks before we’re due pack our bags and head off to the sunshine. This is the way that our minds respond to the idea of getting away. We’re still slogging away at work yet we can feel a tingle of excitement and anticipation as the holiday approaches. The key to this feeling is the way our minds tune into the thrill and fun of a vacation. Now, imagine that you can recreate this feeling whenever you choose. You don’t even need a date to get away or a hotel reservation. Just by imagining yourself sitting on a perfect beach with the waves gently lapping at your feet, the salt tang smell of the sea and the warmth of the sun on your skin. This is an instant mini getaway and your body will respond as if you’re already enjoying the restorative atmosphere of a perfect vacation. Because your body cannot distinguish the difference between what is real and what is imagined. What a perfect way to introduce positive, uplifting, energising and restorative thoughts and feelings into your mental landscape.

This suggestion is not intended to replace the benefits of getting away for a vacation. It’s a powerful way to add a healthy boost of positive energy to each and every day and improve the quality of your health, your happiness and your wellbeing.

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