Rest & Reset for Wellness

Rest and Reset. As hardworking professionals, we can all stand to pull a page from our childhood recess playbook on how to take a break and have fun. Embrace rest, relaxation, and those remaining summertime sunkissed days. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is extremely important for our wellness. Last month, I encouraged you to plan a trip, take a staycation, and go exploring. I sincerely hope you all took me up on that suggestion.

This month, I want to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and test out some new activities that you have always wanted to experience. August is a great time to look into exploring ways to rejuvenate and reenergize yourself. Take some moments to simply unwind and recharge. Set aside some time to read a new book, go for a stroll, and allow yourself to be fully present while enjoying a mental health rest and reset.

Disconnecting and living in what I call the “here and now” moments can often times lead to building stronger relationships in your family life and work life.

Recently, I took a wonderful vacation with my husband to the Czech Republic. I made the intentional decision not to wear my smart watch, so that I would not be distracted by checking text messages, phone calls, and emails, instead of being present for all the fun memories and moments. In other words, I was right here, right now living in the moment with him and not multi-tasking with my mind somewhere else. It was so fun being present in mind and body during our walks, strolls, and hikes through the streets of Prague uninterrupted by constantly checking my watch and phone. It was the best rest and reset!

Again, this August I encourage you to embark on new adventures, and find solace in building stronger relationships by staying focused on your own here and now moments. These adventures can lead to creating moments that will stay with you forever. It’s Your Move! Get on board and let’s make memories and relax and reset in August! Remember, even the court takes a recess.

As always, if you have ideas to share, would like to serve on a committee, or have a TCBA project or program you would like to see highlighted, please reach out to me or Tami Williams.

Stephanie Jackson TCBA, Vice President