- Jan
- 19
- 2017
Just Breathe
Going, going, gone!
Sometimes we don’t allow ourselves the opportunity for a simple regroup at the end of each day. From work, to school, to the gym, to cooking, to caring for our families, the end of the day can happen so quickly we just end up in bed – exhausted.
“We can all learn to relax even when we’re not able to find an hour in the day to devote to a practice,” says Melinda Nasti, Program Manager, System Chaplain Services, Wellness Lead, Northwell Health.
“Together we can create a wellness culture where we give permission to ourselves and our colleagues to incorporate moments of time to relax and renew throughout the day,” adds Melinda. Here are a few basic tips to get you thinking “relax” even at the most stressful times:
- Allow yourself to disconnect and reset by simply shutting off your computer and phone, and maybe even the lights – even if it’s for a few moments
- Reflect each day upon waking, as you enter your workplace, and when facing a challenging work situation – reconnect to your passion and the reason you were drawn to help heal others
- Simply close your eyes , take a deep breath and e-x-h-a-l-e slowly
- At the end of the day take a moment to feed your spirit by finding gratitude for something great that happened in your day – share your great moment with your family at dinner time
Participate relaxing during the Stress Less wellness challenge at Northwell.edu/myWellness. Track your results at least once a week with a simple Yes or No, and earn 1,500 reward points!
Questions about the challenge? Contact myWellness@northwell.edu
If you are experiencing an unmanageable amount of stress, contact Northwell Health’s Employee Assistance Program at 877-327-4968 or eap@northwell.edu for a free and confidential consultation.
love to read at night to relax and went outside last night on 1/19//17 and it was a beautiful night. Even my daughter stated how pretty and warm it was last night.
Thank you for the reminder…Meditation is key