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For what it’s worth, it took me til day 10-12 of a 30 day program to get big value from 10-min meditations.
That said, besides that, I have gotten relief from exercise (runs or orange theory kind of activities but to each their own), reading non business books, and taking the dog for a slow walk (if you don’t have a pet, do rover or volunteer at a shelter, which usually has fairly flexible schedules). Other ideas: low investment painting, gardening, or other crafts (as in, don’t spend $50 on supplies, just do something small and cute. Keep it or gift it.)
Adding - I worked with a coach about “self care without the pressure.” I tend to lay the pressure on of month long habit wheels that die in a week, big morning and nighttime routines that become inconsistent, feeling guilty for not doing enough or prioritizing my own heath enough among all the others in my circle. Their advice: “ask yourself ‘what do I need right now?’ And check in in the moment. Don’t plan all the things you will today/this week. Just answer this moment’s question and go from there.”
Sounds like this low pressure approach may help you too.
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Highly recommend reading the “let them theory” by Mel robbins.
It’s really changed my mindset and shifted my stress levels
I try and go out 2 evenings every week (cinema, theatre, concerts) so I completely forget about work for a few hours and I don't feel obligated to stay working late every evening. That's my release valve (I don't have children so my booked events make me leave work on time). Similar to you, I don't get a lot out of trying to meditate!
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I got the therabody smartgoggles and theyve helped me. I used it for 5mins today and i felt so relaxed i could nap afterwards.
If given the option now id probably go with the newer version since my original version seems to push into my eyes just a little more than id like them to. But id still recommend.
I reached a point where I felt the need for a mental reset and to reprogram my mind. So, I started exploring hypnosis alongside regular physical workouts. It’s been about 11 months since I began this journey, and the results have been remarkably positive.
I hope you consider exploring it as an option. The results are permanent if you are receptive to hypnosis.
Amen! I am wired in a similar way. Love pilates, hate yoga. Love cycling hate running. Love espresso hate black tea. I learned to accept that it is ok not to feel obligated to like or participate in activities that I don’t value or feel comfortable doing. Then I made a effort to make time in my schedule to engage in things I do like and bring me joy — even in small doses. I also had to take inventory on what worked and what needed to go like minimalism for the soul.