Day 5 – Do Nothing

[Greeting]

Welcome back to the Stress Management Challenge. So far, you have written in your 
journal to gain some clarity and self-reflection, done breathing exercises to relax your 
nervous system, gone for a walk, and worked on your productivity.

But for day 5, we’re relaxing a little more and focusing on, well nothing! 

The reason doing nothing is part of this challenge is because far too many people 
become overwhelmed and burned out by doing too much. Even if your stress isn’t work-
related, you tend to overdo it on being productive while in a stressed state, which only 
exacerbates it.

You want to manage your stress, not make it worse. So today, you are going to focus on 
doing nothing. Here are a few ideas:

*	Spend 10-15 minutes on your patio or balcony just enjoying nature.
*	Take a micro nap for a few minutes.
*	Lay your head on your desk and just stay in a mindful state for a little break.
*	Enjoy a leisurely afternoon with your favorite quiet activity.
*	Listen to your favorite music and just enjoy it.

If you are someone who tries to do something helpful or productive even when on a 
break, then today’s challenge activity is really important for you!

Today in the Workbook: You can get more clarity for day 5 and the stress 
management journey by filling out the pages in the workbook.

Learn More: Get more insight into doing nothing and how much it can benefit you by 
reading today’s blog post.

[Sign Off]

