Finding Rest Over Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2019
Written By Samantha Schwab, Marketing Employee
This semester has been flying by, and Thanksgiving break is already just around the corner. In the midst of the hustle of grinding for final exams, take this time to focus on you and nourish your mind and body by finding ways to rest! You deserve a well-earned break in the midst of the chaos that surrounds you in this season of prepping for the end of the semester.
Here are 5 tips on ways you can find rest during Thanksgiving Break.
Self-Care
When was the last time you went to your favorite coffee shop, found the coziest corner, and dug into that new book you’ve been waiting to read? Go spend some time with yourself! If coffee shops aren’t your thing then go drive to the nearest nature trail and spend some time walking and reflecting on your inner self. Or maybe you need a cliché spa day—so go put on a facemask and sit back while binging a new Netflix show.
When life gets busy we tend to shove aside our much-needed self-care tasks in order to get done the more pressing tasks that consume our weeks. Find rest in self-care this holiday break.
Don’t Over Plan!
Plans, plans, plans! Planned obligations consume our weeks and keep us running from place to place. We keep our weeks busy during the semester, intentionally or not, so take this break to find rest in having no pressing and overwhelming obligations.
Take time to do nothing (that’s still technically doing something, right?). This isn’t to say you can’t make plans at all, just don’t cram your schedule full of events and tasks and end up leaving yourself more restless than before! Find rest in the simplicity of break.
Reconnect
You are on your way back to your hometown, and you are about to be surrounded by family and old friends who happen to be back for break as well. Alone time can be great, but there is something rejuvenating about spending time with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. Take time to be intentional with people you may not get to see often, invest deeply into them, and let them invest deeply into you!
Old Hobbies
How long has it been since you pulled out those acrylic paints and made a masterpiece that wasn’t for an assignment? When was the last time you pulled out that dusty guitar and learned a new song? What about the last time you practiced your 3-point shot in your driveway basketball hoop? Hobbies are so important in our lives! It is so great to accomplish something with no pressure or urgency. Working on something simply because you enjoy it can really refill your motivation tank. It’s hard to make time for your passions when obligations are around every corner. So, find some rest in the creativity of your hobbies this break!
Sleep
Last, but certainly not least, get some sleep! Honestly, this is probably the most important tip of all. If you’re a student three months deep into the semester and don’t have a crazy sleep schedule, then kudos to you. You are a rare breed! Many of us live off of four hours of sleep and a morning caffeine boost that barely keeps us going. But a solid, regular sleep schedule can be one of the biggest benefits to your energy, drive, and health. Use this break to reset your sleep schedule and prepare your mind and body for a rigorous finals week.
Pro Tip: You should aim for 7 hours of solid sleep each night.
It’s important to set aside time in order to put your mind and body first. Doing so will make for an overall happier and healthier you. I hope you find these ideas helpful and use them to find rest this upcoming break. Cheers to a happy Thanksgiving and a restful week!