The classic term R&R is used in the military to tell soldiers to take a break. It means rest and relaxation. With all of the drill and training you have to do in the armed forces taking some time out for some R&R is super important. If you work hard you’re going to have to relax till you’re not so hard anymore. Some people don’t know how to relax, Hell, some people have a hard time getting some rest. Luckily, I know a thing or two about taking it easy. Here are some ideas on how to get some quality R&R in.

Media, media, media! When it comes to downtime like most people media is a big go-to. I don’t just mean social media, media comes in all different forms. From television to music, even books and magazines. Indulge in some quality content or some mindless dribble or whatever you fancy. Use your time to ingest some entertainment and unwind. Watch some TV and sit back and relax. The good thing about media is that just about everybody does it. So when you get back to the workplace you can talk all about what you experienced while you took some time for some R&R.

Enjoy your time for a little R&R outside. Go out for a walk or hit up a local coffee shop and have a sit with some tea and a biscuit. Maybe do a little shopping, shopping is a nice way to treat yourself during your downtime. If you don’t feel like spending money take a nice walk in the park. Spending time outside your house without it being work related or education focus is a good way to relax. The fresh air will do you some good. Go outside and enjoy a nice sunny day.

Just lay in bed. If you don’t have to get out of bed then don’t. Enjoy some time resting in bed. If you want just get up when you have to eat and use the bathroom. The cool thing about beds is that they are made for two. You don’t have to spend time in bed by yourself, you can always have company. Call up that friend you’ve been thinking of to spend time in bed together. With some time in bed resting and relaxing you will feel energized and ready to take on all the problems work has to throw at you.

Well, here are some ideas on how to spend your time resting and relaxing. You don’t have to think too hard about it, just relax and go with the flow. You have only but so long before you have to get back to it. So spend your time for some R&R getting some rest and relaxing. Don’t try and be an overachiever and finish that project that isn’t do for another two weeks. Rest a bit and try to relax, you know stress is a number one killer. Relax and get some rest in because tomorrow isn’t promised.

Thanks and relax, you got this.