In the Western world, we are often prescribed a wellness plan that reduces "wellness" into the buckets of diet and exercise. There is nothing inherently wrong with this, however, it can sometimes negate the fullness of life. It does not consider how we sit during the day or where we do the majority of our living. For you, what does this picture look like? What are the noises you are surrounded by? How is the lighting in your space or on your devices? How long do you sit? If you don't sit often, how are you standing? 

 

Now consider the moments when you are "relaxing" - what does this look like? Even venture to the settings of your phone to see the amount of time you spend scrolling (I am always a bit shocked!). This time spent scrolling can give us a feeling of ease and allows us to "take a load off" for a bit. However, what we may not realize is this is still an "induced load" (physical sensation, sensory input, a stressor etc.) to the body. 

Today, take a load off. And I mean, a real one. Allow yourself moments where you are not acquiring any inputs, except for taking in your surroundings/checking in with your body. Be present. Even try to get in a variety of movements, jump and dance around, feel free in your body! 

I know I will put on my dancin' shoes :) Alexa, play "Yeah" by Usher! ;)