50 Ways to Take A Break without Ruining your Diet

Life is busy, stressful and full on sometimes!  It is important to Take A Break and some time to chill out and relax.  Here are 50 ways to take a break without ruining your diet.

When you are on a strict diet, it can be easy to feel like throwing the towel in and saying, I can’t do this anymore!  But if you plan some little breaks into your day to take some time out you will feel more relaxed and content within yourself, so you will not need to turn to food to change your mood.

Here are some ways you can change how you feel and take a little break..

1. Take a bubble bath (treat yourself to something nice from Lush)
2. Light a candle (my favourite is strawberry yankee candle!)
3. Listen to music (create a playlist of your favourite uplifting songs)
4. Take a nap Zzzzzz
5. Enjoy a New You product in peace and quiet.
6. Go to a body of water – local lake, river, or if you are lucky enough to live near the sea!
7. Learn something new – sign up for a online course or a local workshop
8. Write a letter – to someone or to yourself.
9. Listen to a guided relaxation
10. Take deep belly breaths!
11. Read a books
12. Sit in nature – or in the garden!
13. Go for a walk
14. Write in a journal
15. Do some gentle stretches
16. Colour in with Crayons
17. Make some music
18. Let out a sigh
19. Put some music on and dance!
20. Give thanks – count your blessings
21. Read poetry
22. Write a quick poem – why not write a poem about your New You Journey!
23. Go to your local park
24. Meander around your town
25. Go to a local market
26. Find a relaxing scent
27. Rest with your legs up a wall (or try some yoga moves)
28. Engage in small acts of kindness
29. Pet your furry animal – I love a wee pug cuddle
30. Drive somewhere new – put the music on, and the window down if the sun is shining!
31. View some art
32. Take a bike ride
33. Have a cup of coffee – Milicano is my favourite!
34. Go for a run – take up running with the couch to 5k app
35. Meditate
36. Fly a kite
37. Turn off electrics
38. Examine an everyday object with a fresh set of eyes
39. Paint
40. Call a Friend for a good wee natter
41. Buy some flowers
42. Read or watch something funny
43. Watch the clouds
44. Look at the stars
45. Notice your body
46. Forgive someone
47. Climb a tree
48. Let go of something
49. Move twice as slowly
50. Sing

What are your favourite ways to take a little break throughout the day to keep you feeling happy and relaxed about your day??  I would LOVE to know, please share in the comments section below…