3 Acts of Self-Kindness to Keep You Moving Forward

Taking strategic breaks throughout your day can refresh your brain and help you find solutions to difficult problems. 
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According to Psychology Today, breaks improve emotional health, prevent decision fatigue, restores motivation, increases productivity and creativity, strengthens memory, and enhances learning. 

Do these three acts of self-kindness this week; they will provide you with mini-mental breaks that will keep you moving forward. 

1. Take a 5-minute mental break. Even a five-minute mental break can help calm your nervous system and relax your mind. 
   
   
2. Put on some comfy clothes! Put your body in a relaxing mood by getting into some comfortable clothes after work or school.
   
   
3. Get some animal therapy! Go to your local animal shelter and hang out with the animals for a couple of hours. 
   
   

Until next time... be thoughtful, be present, be kind!