Monday, June 27, 2016

How to Have an Amazing Summer: Refresh

by: Whitney Jones

Webster’s Dictionary defines relaxing as spending time resting or doing something enjoyable especially after you have been doing work.

When you think of things that you consider work, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s deadlines, or being a taxi driver for your kids, or keeping up with house chores that’s stressing you out. Whatever it might be we all need to take the time to relax and refresh from the daily grind.

It’s important to take a break from daily activities so you can be the best version of yourself: the best parent, the best spouse, the best friend, the best worker.

In the world we live in today, it’s easy to think if I’m not doing something productive all the time then I’m not doing my best or giving 100%. We think we always have to be multitasking or else we aren’t being productive.

In order to be effective, you don’t always have to be “busy” or on the go. You have to have a balance of productivity and stopping every once and awhile to relax and enjoy the moment.

Even God took time to refresh, “By the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done”  - Genesis 2:2.

Some ways you can relax and refresh are:

•   take a walk
•   go on a vacation
     go out on a date with your spouse
     take time for yourself (go to the gym or do something you love)
     spend quality time with each member of your family
•   read a book
•   unplug from technology


Finding refreshment is how you are able to live the life you want to live. It’s about being intentional and passionate with your time and what you do. So if you want to make this summer amazing, make sure to find time to refresh and do what makes your soul happy.

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