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 Weekend brain

There is something about returning from a holiday weekend. Some people come back refreshed, others come back more exhausted and some people let the three days pass by without notice. So how do we get our brains back in the "lets be productive" space? How do we get our brain to switch off of holiday brain? 

What we know about the brain is that it can fall into patterns and it takes constant effort to get out of that pattern. Keeping a consistent routine, creating realistic expectations for ourselves, drinking water, exercise and eating healthy foods can all keep us aligned and allow our brains to shift back to school mode.  It can be so difficult but it can also be so beneficial to our body and our brain. 

What does this look like? It looks like going to bed at a consistent time, waking up at a consistent time, and making sure that you turn off your devices and take a break from the screens. Reading, journaling, meditating, coloring or just taking a little time to decompress for your day are all options of things you can do away from the screens. These are small things that can be done to help your brain learn to slow down and to train yourself to take that time to let go of the day.  But will you allow yourself to calm down? Will you allow yourself to take a moment to calm down and relax?  Imagine taking the time to take care of yourself to promote a positive outlook about yourself and your day. 

These small things can make big changes in your daily outlook.  Take the time to really take care of yourself.




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