Leisure management

Leisure is a bane in our modern, 9 to 5 busy world. It's like a taboo to sit for a few minutes and do nothing.

And of course, it is us who have suggested our minds to work that way.

Think before you blame anybody else in this world.

Break the chain. Give your brain some real, fresh food – unless you want a crash due to system overload. 

You only need a few minutes a day to go back to your natural state. Try these time tested methods.

Breathe
Most of all breathe in the wrong way. No wonder diseases prosper in our bodies.  Focus on your breath and imagine you are in a calm place in nature. In moments, you will become more aware of your body and mind.

Here is an excellent breathing exercise. Take slow and deep breaths in counting from one to four, hold it for one to four. Now exhale counting one to eight. This helps to focus and calm in amazing ways.

Express gratitude

Say thanks. Not later. Now. For the reason that you can see and read this. Because you have a computer or phone where you are reading this.Be thankful for each and every little thing around you.

Watch the people around you

Watch the street and the people. Watch how they walk and talk and react. Don’t react or judge. You will see the panorama of life with a detachment. It’s a fun way to see all the activity around you and also to gain insights on human behaviour.

See the leaves playing with the wind  

Watch the ones fallen on the ground or still on the tree. At the traffic lights. While sipping coffee. While wondering what to do. If you watch closely, it’s beautiful.

Smell a flower

One with a nice smell, of course. It will reactivate your brain cells and make you relaxed. Nice natural smells are great for mind and body.

Hum a song
Hum a song you love. Don’t worry about the correct tune and words. You are singing it for yourself. It will definitely make you feel better. If you don’t like to sing, paint. Or write. Click photographs.

Go for a walk. Fix a Rubik cube. Whatever suits you.

So the next time when you wait at the traffic signal, stop whining and start breathing.

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