We all have those busy weeks where all we do is work, eat, sleep, and repeat. I remember in my second year of high school I took all AP and Honors classes and was on the high school tennis team. I was so stressed, overworked, and tired every week. It was a nightmare, and that whole year I was burnt out. If you haven’t felt being burnout before, it is the worst feeling. You feel exhausted, frustrated, and extremely stressed. So having lazy days helps me not get at that point. So I listed a couple of things I like to do on a lazy day when I’m taking a break on work or even life in general. I know we all have busy lives, and we can’t just take a break when we want to, but we have to be able to have those days or even a day to relax and do nothing. So here is something you can do on a lazy relaxing day.
Read A Book
When was the last time you read and complete a book? Being part of Generation Z, we don’t read books often, only if it is part of a school assignment. But reading helps strengthen the brain, reduce stress, and increase empathy. I like reading books about fantasies, mystery, biography, drama, etc. Reading a book on lazy days helps rewind and relax. It clears the mind and makes you focus. Without that said, sometimes reading can be exhausting when you first get into it. But lazy days are meant to do nothing to pick up a book and read.
Connect With Friends
When I mean connect with friends I don’t mean hanging out. Having a lazy day means doing nothing that is not important. Don’t get me wrong, having a social life is important, but when it is a lazy day you should just call them. Contacting friends after a long busy week is so good to do when you probably haven’t talked to them in a while. I usually talk about life and my newest drama. Having a chat with a friend bonds your relationship with them and can make their day.
Watch Tv
Since we are all in quarantine, you probably have watched everything there is on tv, but binging shows and movies can be relaxing. During the week, I get busy with school and work that I have no time catching up on my favorite TV shows. So I use my lazy days to get caught up on those shows and movies I miss out on. It is not good to be a couch potato but having those days where you just relax and watch a whole season in a day is fulfilling.
Sleep
On the weekdays, I don’t get as much sleep that I need. I go to bed at 1 a.m. then try to wake up at 8 a.m. I have a really bad sleep schedule, and it does help when I have a lot of work. So on a lazy day, I sleep. It helps me catch up on sleep I lost over the week. I don’t recommend sleeping all day because it will ruin your sleep schedule. Sleeping can balance your appetite by helping to regulate levels of the hormones ghrelin and leptin. Those hormones control our feeling of hunger and fullness. Sleeping also gives you a better immune system. When you don’t get enough sleep you can increase the risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and also cause thinking issues. Make sure you get enough sleep on lazy days.
Thank you for reading this week’s blog. I have so much fun writing and I love all you guys is support. I have some blog ideas for this new month and can’t wait to share it with all of you. Remember to love and take care of yourself. Have lazy days, and take your time and relax. Thank you again for reading, and see you next week. 🙂
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