As I walk further into the year, I find myself wearing down. It seems like I have more responsibilities and less time in which to accomplish them.  As a counselor, I encourage the people I work with to make caring for themselves a priority.  However, I feel challenged to take what I share with others and make it a personal practice.

In an effort to practice what I teach, I thought that I would share an easy way to find relaxation.

Earlier this week, I shared tips on hitting the reset button in the "new year". In that article, I stressed the importance of taking care of yourself.  Scheduling in rest and relaxation is essential to a healthy, fulfilling life.  Late nights, takeaway, and 80 hour weeks may "work" in the short term, but that pace is not sustainable.   We all need to take time out to recharge our batteries to ensure career longevity.  Quality rest is important to your mental and physical health.  

Below are 50 of my favorite ways to unwind that don't involve a ton of technology.