August 15th is National Relaxation Day

These days most of us live our lives at a hectic pace, so it’s more important than ever to remember that we all need a break sometimes.  Stress is a normal part of life, but when it continues chronically, without relief, it can wreak havoc on the health of both mind and body.  Striving to be completely stress-free is an unrealistic goal; instead, try eliminating the excess stress that you can while learning effective ways to manage any stress that remains.

Today, August 15th, 2012 is National Relaxation Day; what better time to take a break and do something relaxing or pampering for yourself?  Why not try one of these top ten ideas to enjoy on National Relaxation Day from Holiday Insights?

• Do nothing today
• Go to a spa
• Go fishing
• Play a round of golf (caution: not always relaxing)
• Lounge around in a hammock
• Take a bubble bath
• Spend the day at the beach
• Go to the movies
• Do a little gardening (no heavy duty work, though)
• Have a picnic in the park

Here are some additional ideas to get you started, but don’t limit yourself, anything that feels good and uplifting to you and distracts you from stressful, worrisome thoughts is a keeper! 

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