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Add A Period Of Quiet Or Stillness Into Your Day 3598

It's day 8 of the Screen Time Detox challenge ! Insert some much needed down-time into your routine. Use that break to assess what electronic devices concern you the most and decrease your overall quality of life-what makes you feel fulfilled versus what drains you. Try plan for a break tonight or at some point in the day tomorrow.   Instead of watching TV ...

Focus On One Thing At A Time 3593

It's day 7 of the Screen Time Detox challenge ! We’re nurses (aka masters of multitasking). Sometimes multitasking is a necessity, but whenever you can, especially at home, try to focus on one thing at a time: Be fully present. No scrolling while out or visiting with family and friends. When speaking to a patient or colleague, fully listen to that ...

Do You! Log Off Social Media. 3591

It's day 6 of the Screen Time Detox challenge !    Give yourself a day away from social media once a week to forget what everyone else is doing — and instead, focus on you, doing something you truly enjoy. Start tonight! Here are some ideas for tomorrow:   Plan your next vacation . Cruises and remote destinations often are the perfect way to screen detox. ...

Prioritize People, Not Screens 3588

It's day 4 of the Screen Time Detox challenge !  Tonight we challenge you to focus on prioritizing engagement with others in person. Try to think about how to do this without a device and try it. Perhaps let your others or a pet interrupt you when you’re doing something on a screen to enjoy the interaction. Here are some ideas for tomorrow as well:   Walk ...

Take Breaks From Technology During The Workday 3586

It's day 5 of the Screen Time Detox challenge !  Getting sucked into email or social media can drain you AND too much time sitting and gazing at your screens puts you at risk for obesity/overweight and digital eye strain . Tomorrow try to take breaks whenever you can and make them as restorative as possible. Here are some things you can do instead:   Rest ...

Put Down Your Phone For 5 Extra Minutes: 3584

Welcome to day 3 of the Screen Time Detox challenge !  Being connected all the time isn’t good for the mind and body. Studies show too much time spent on your phone, computer or tablet increases stress and disturbs sleep. This research found that technology use, for some people, is like addiction. That means it may be hard to ditch altogether, so let’s take ...

Use Your Devices To Cut Down On Screen-time 3583

Welcome to day 2 of the Screen Time Detox challenge !  Today's tip is use your devices to cut down on screen-time . Many smartphones have functions built-in to help you log and limit your screen time. Here are some tips on how to do this. You can also download other apps to help you reduce screen time. Here are some to checkout. If screen time is a must, try to be ...

How Much Time Did You Spend On Screens Today? 3582

Welcome to day 1 of the Screen Time Detox challenge ! Eliminating all screen time, for most people, is not realistic due to work responsibilities.Tonight reflect on what your personal screen use time over the course of the day was. Did you do any of the following: Binge watching Scrolling through social media Playing games on your tablet, computer, ...

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I absolutely LOVE being around water. Being in a swimming pool, floating on my back with my ears under the water, staring up at the sky…… Im basically in heaven!! One of my all time favorite memories is when I had my own private balcony next to the ocean in Cancun Mex., and I left the door open every night to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves…. again, heaven...

yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!

it also works for me.  I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing. 

I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients. 

Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!