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Your brain works differently when you take breaks! Even short 30, 60, 90 second intervals at a time will help relax your mind and body, shifting you from a stress response into thriving. Give it a try right now... How's your breathing??? In case you just noticed that you are holding your breath, or that your body needs to move, this is your friendly reminder to give yourself a mini-recess break. 🌀 Unclench your jaw 🌀 Take deep breaths 🌀 Shake your hands at your side 🌀 Soften your neck 🌀 Release your shoulders 🌀 Self-massage Mini-recess breaks like these throughout the day keep cumulative stress from building up in the mind–causing mental fatigue. It will also help release any tension that soreness, tightness and pain carries in your body. Leaving you feeling a little more focused and refreshed. I hope this mini-recess helped you. 🙌🏼
Ashley maintains that Your Body Will Always Reveal What Your Intellect Can’t Express.
Today 84% of American adults report feeling emotions connected to chronic stress. When we don’t properly recover from stressful episodes, we continue absorbing stress unconsciously and it builds up in the body. Next time your body is filled with the sensations of stress, notice what you're noticing. And DO NOT to force yourself to relax immediately after a stressful situation. This is when your brain will run wild with stories that have you blaming, shaming and judging yourself. Do mindful movement instead— with attention and intention to move your awareness from the stressor. Think of this as a cool down exercise. 🆒 ⬇️ 📌 Here are 3 ways that you can learn more about transforming your approach to work, wellbeing, and creating an engaged workforce. 1️⃣ Check out Recess On Demand, Play Breaks for the Brain & Body: https://recess-in-the-club-with-ashley.mn.co/share/6pk7ov0gX8vVRe-M?utm_source=manual 2️⃣ The complimentary Vital Body Assessment will help you learn more about how you can break through the cycle of burnout and develop the habits of a healthy, happy leader: https://forms.gle/JZeVpcXXDH84r99x5 3️⃣ More workers now value wellbeing over professional success. Embodied Success believes that by prioritizing wellbeing, workers can achieve both! With an evolving workforce, we offers consulting, speaking and coaching for organizations who are ready to improve employee wellbeing, create a culture to sustain growth, and realize higher business results by putting people first. Let's chat: https://calendly.com/theinnerathlete Looking forward to connecting with you! Ashley