Welcome to Day 13 of my Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge, created to support my Yoganudge Facebook group.

If you’re a member of my Facebook group, I hope you downloaded my self-study tutorial 21 Days of Yoga (which is free for my FB group members) and have started a regular yoga practice in the comfort of your own home.

Today’s post is Part 4 of a 5 part series of posts designed to help you recharge your body, mind, and spirit.

At the end of each of these 5 posts, you’ll see an offer for a free printable workbook that goes with these posts.

This workbook can be used as a journal to reflect on the information in each of these posts.

If you haven’t already downloaded  the free workbook, I hope you’ll get it now (below)  and use it to get into a new groove.

Now, for today’s healthy living tip:

Relax and Get Focused for a more peaceful, productive day.

Here’s how:

Achieve Inner Peace and Focus with These 6 Strategies

It’s difficult to stay productive when your brain is buzzing. You have so many ideas and thoughts in your head that it’s tough to focus on your to do list. But you don’t have to let the mental noise ruin your productivity. You can quiet your brain by doing a few simple things then you’ll be able to return to work with focus and clarity.

Start a journal.

When your mind is buzzing, try writing down your thoughts in a journal. This exercise will help you empty your mind so that your brain is free to focus again. Once you’ve finished with your thoughts, write about the benefits that finishing your tasks for the day will bring you. By writing about your tasks, you’ll be able to sort through and pick which ones are the most important to you.

Try coloring.

Coloring for half an hour is a great way to let go of mental clutter. Allow your thoughts to come as you focus on the design of your coloring sheet. Besides helping calm your brain, coloring also allows you to get into a creative mindset. That makes it a great activity if you’re trying to come up with a solution to a problem or seeking inspiration for a project you’re working on. If you dislike coloring, you might try doodling instead. You’ll still get the same benefits as coloring.

Practice yoga.

Yoga is another great way to calm your mind. It’s effective because it allows you to get fully in tune with your body. If other thoughts try to interrupt you, push them away and focus on your current pose. You don’t have to buy an expensive DVD to practice yoga. There are many yoga videos available for free on YouTube.

Join my Yoganudge Facebook Group and you’ll have access to my self-study yoga program, 21 Days of Yoga.

Take a walk.

Taking a walk, even a short one, is helpful when your brain is buzzing. Not only does walking get you away from your desk, it’s also a great way to relieve stress. You can powerwalk or jog if you prefer that to a leisurely pace. But be choosy with your location. Busy streets can make it hard for you to focus and relax. Instead, opt for quiet streets or walk at local park that you enjoy visiting.

Meditate.

Meditation is a quick way to calm your mind and body. Get into a comfortable position and focus on your breathing. Take slow breaths and feel your body move as you inhale and exhale. Release any conscious thoughts as they come to you. If you’re new to meditation, it can be helpful to choose an object or word to focus on during your session.

Join my Yoganudge Facebook Group and you’ll have access to my free e-book, The Power of Meditation.

Take a hot bath.

A hot bath is the perfect way to calm an overactive brain. Besides helping you relax, a warm bath can also improve circulation and ease tense muscles. After you’re finished soaking, try to take a quick shower with lukewarm or cold water. This wakes your body up and energizes you so that you’re ready to tackle the rest of your to do list.

When your brain is buzzing, don’t try to work despite it. Instead, acknowledge how you feel right now and try one of the exercises listed above. Then you’ll be able to return to work with a focused mindset.

To Your Good Health,

P.S. Are you ready to get into a new groove?

Get my free printable workbook. Just click, below.

P.S.S. If you missed any of the previous tips for this challenge, you’ll find them here:

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 1

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 2

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 3

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 4

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 5

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 6

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 7

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 8

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 9

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 10

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 11

Healthy Living 30 Day Challenge – Tip for Day 12

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