Time is a precious and essential commodity. A valuable asset, which in today’s society is becoming increasingly scarce. It is a fact that we all have a gradual awareness of the importance of stopping, breaking the routine and reducing daily stress levels in search of a healthier life. Mental health is equally important as physical health and both are intrinsically linked. Hence the need to maintain your balance.
But the constant pressures, personal and professional, in search of excellent performance and ‘some perfection’ lead us to extremes and rigid positions in which doing nothing or simply “stopping” is seen negatively.
Science explains that by providing a state of relaxation to our brain, the negative effects of stress hormones are neutralized and neurotransmitters such as endorphins and dopamines are produced, which enhance the general feeling of well-being. And there are several ways to activate this state.
Slowing down the mind and invigorating the body through rituals that involve, for example, connecting with nature can have a significant impact on the health of each of us. It is important to give your body and mind moments of pause and relaxation, stop and do NOTHING!
Creating experiences that contribute to general well-being is necessary and almost mandatory. Practices such as Yoga, meditation, pilates, mindfulness or wellness retreats are some of the ways that help and contribute to a healthier, calmer and fuller life. Disconnecting ourselves from the “world” that surrounds us, and from everyday demands, is a challenge and a huge favor that we do ourselves, at various moments in our lives.
Wellness retreats thus have the power to bring about personal transformation, as they usually take place in an environment that encourages introspection and self-care, based on different practices and techniques that are duly designed to nourish the physical body, mind, emotions and spirit, thus approaching well-being holistically.
These practices have a direct impact on health in general and through them it is possible to calm and silence the mind, reduce states of anxiety and stress, improve the quality of sleep, recharge energy and continue moving forward, in a more balanced, peaceful way, creative and happy.
These self-care and personal development practices can and should be included in daily routines, so that their benefits can continue to provide positive changes throughout life.
Therefore, it is imperative to stop, take breaks, disconnect from the outside and the “autopilot” mode in which most of us live, allowing ourselves to have this time, to connect with ourselves, with what we feel, desire and we aspire. And we remain invigorated, with good physical and mental health.
