It can be difficult to disconnect in a world where screens rule our lives and rediscover the benefits of basic activities. Whether it's for job, school, or enjoyment, our generation is constantly connected to technology. There are so many great reasons why taking a break is good for you. Instead of feeling tense and addicted to technology all the time, don't you wanna try to take part in hobbies like reading, cooking, and drawing, even if only for an hour each day? These activities provide possibilities for interaction with others as well as personal relaxation.
Call me old fashioned, but have you ever thought about reading just for fun? Well, I have. I know what some of you might be thinking. Why would I want to read a book if I want to feel relaxed? Well the truth is that when you read a book, you are instantly transported to an entirely different world, leaving behind the distractions and noise of your life! The story's characters, storyline, and setting all come to life in your mind. You can escape into any world you want because you create the pictures in your mind.
With your favorite book in hand, picture yourself curled up in a comfortable chair in front of a warm fire or under your blankets. Wouldn't you feel relaxed? As soon as you start reading the book, the stress would leave your body without a trace. Reading gives a peaceful escape from the digital screens whether you're diving into an investigation in a crime novel or traveling to other dimensions in a science fiction book.
Okay okay you're not convinced yet? Well cooking is another simple but delightful self care hobby. Creating one of your favorite meals can be very therapeutic or even just engaging. The sound of the sizzling ingredients in your pan, the aroma of the spices and the colors of the fresh vegetables makes it's like you're in heaven. I mean, just imagine yourself cooking a delicious meal for yourself or even for your family and friends and now imagine picking out the recipe on the internet and picking out your ingredients you put your heart out onto a dish. Then, imagine giving your meal to your family and see their faces light up with gratitude. Wouldn’t you feel relieved?
So maybe instead of reading or cooking you like to be relaxed alone or even doing something artistic, well painting is a simple way to show your creative side which can help you express your emotions and find your inner peace. Whether you feel sad, angry, happy, alone art is a way of expressing how you feel. When it comes to art, it doesn’t have to be perfect. You can choose to scribble then throw paint on a canvas and make it look super messy or even taking your time on drawing a beautiful picture it doesn’t matter! It's just a way of disconnecting from the world and expressing how you feel or even yourself. You might even discover a new talent.
At the end of the day, there are so many different ways of feeling relaxed whether you want to try to cook or red or even paint. These are just some of the ways you can feel relaxed. They allow you to take a break from your screens and reconnect with yourself and those around you. So in a world filled with screens don't forget to step away and find peace in the simple values of life.