TODAY - August 15th - is The International Day of Relaxation.

Of course it’s not a major holiday, and while everything now has a special day, including bagels — it was important to specifically highlight this one.

Why?

Because I believe relaxation can be incorporated into our lives instead of being merely a reward.

What if if could be a regular, daily practice, like going to the gym or meditation?

Even better, what if it could be a way of life?

What if relaxed was who you were, instead of what you did?

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Part of becoming RELAXED includes normalizing behaviors that society has told us are contrary to moving through this world.

We can be productive + relaxed

We can be successful business owners + relaxed

We can be inspiring leaders + relaxed

We can be good parents + relaxed

We can be empowered + relaxed

We can be advocates for change + relaxed

It’s so natural to feel it must be one way or the other, and now more than ever, it’s time to acknowledge :

We can be Both / And… !

How?

We can all agree that taking time for relaxation is essential for maintaining balance, well-being, and long-term productivity.

Step one then becomes integrating relaxation into our daily routines so that it becomes a vital part of sustaining our mental and physical health, rather than something we indulge in only after reaching a breaking point.

By embracing relaxation as a regular practice, we automatically create a more harmonious life where stress is managed proactively, leading to greater creativity, focus, and overall happiness.

This regular practice (with time and consistency) will lead to new patterns of behavior and ultimately new ways of being.

Being… RELAXED!

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On a personal note, growing up, I cannot recall anyone modeling for me how to be truly relaxed…

Someone who moves through the world consistently with an air of ease, who does not need to feel they’ve earned the ability to relax, because being relaxed emanates from within.

That energy is what's calling to me at this point in my life, and if it’s calling you too, reply to this email and tell me more. I’d love to hear from you.

~ Stephanie

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