(This post is part of an ongoing “Give Yourself a Break” series)

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There was a point several years back that I was, well… maxed out. By that, I mean appointments for school/work/fun back-to-back and day-in-day-out. There’s only so long that a person can go without relaxation. I soon realized this and knew that simplifying my schedule and commitments would not only allow me peace of mind, but make me a better friend to pals and family. Here I stand on the other, sunnier side of the street, and there are a variety of things which keep me here. One of them is, television.

I’ve never been much of a movie or TV watcher, but I do thoroughly enjoy a few hours in front of the boob tube when something of high quality is playing (a rarity, I know). I was already exercising at the gym, which was (and still is) an effective sanctuary where I could decompress. I did, however, need space and time to put my mind at near-total ease. Television was the cure folks, yes television.

I made it a point to flop down on the couch (space) in front of the tv whenever I had been running at full steam during the day (time). Let me tell you, it did wonders for my mental clarity. Coupled with the exercise I had already been active with on a regular basis, I reduced my blood pressure and laughed a lot more.

I should say, that I’ve always been an avid artist and reader/researcher, so tv was added in to that mix. By no means did I replace any enriching activities with tv, but rather they compliment each other. Harmony my friends, that’s what it’s about when it comes to balancing work life with personal life. Be good to yourself, no matter what.

Which relaxing, recreational things do you partake in to wind down from an intense day?

photo credit: Flickr user pictobox

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