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20 Ways to Refresh Your Body and Mind (updated)

Go for a run

Running increases oxygen to the brain.

Write / sketch

Help you get ideas out of your head and make new connections.

Make noise

Create a distraction. Scream to let go of excess energy.

Be alone

Sometimes being alone can help to gather yourself.

Get into nature

Nature always provides positive energy.

Wander

Walking without direction is healthy and helps to gather thoughts.

Looking at great creative cultural works can be inspiring.

Swim

Something about being immersed in water is very good for raising the mood and providing invigorating energy.

Be social

Not everyone gets energy from being around others. However, humans are generally social beings and need the contact of other humans from time to time.

Breathe

Breathing triggers the Parasympathetic nervous system.

Don’t sleep

Sometimes a lack of sleep can provide time to consciously process things.

Be idle

Western culture is very focussing on doing and making things, but the mind needs time to unwind and there cannot be anything new without space for it to exist.

Drink 3 pints of water

Hydrating is good for your body and your mind.

Dance

Moving the body shakes up the energy and gets the blood pumping.

Cook

Cooking is an activity that requires use of both sides of the brain, following a recipe and making physically with your hands.

Read

Reading always pays dividends. It focuses the mind and offers new perspectives.

Go to the barber’s

Getting your hair cut makes you feel good and gives you a chance to be in a social space.

Throw something away

Tidying and decluttering brings a calm energy to your space.

I hope these techniques can help you.

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