Happiness Through City Nature

enjoy a walk during your break

Sometimes, it is hard to get away, even for a few minutes, to do something good for yourself. Yet, if you do not take time for yourself, how will you keep your mental equilibrium intact? Sometimes, we just need to carve out 10 to fifteen minutes to take care of ourselves. Believe it or not, it is easy to do.

If you are sitting in an office, take a short walk (10-15 minutes) once or twice a day. If your building has an atrium or a courtyard with some greenery, that would be a perfect place to walk. If not, walk around the block or someplace close to your work where you can get some sun and exercise. The trade-off will be that when you get back to the desk, you will feel better, and your work will be faster and better.

Suppose you cannot get away from your building, practice mindfulness. If there is a balcony or an open window, take a few moments to feel a nice breeze, watch a bird, or breathe deeply. It is remarkable what a minute or two a few times a day can do. Suppose you are allowed to bring a houseplant to your desk. Plants do help to improve your environment.

These are suggestions, and I hope they help you have a better day.

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Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

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