Some people might look at it as being lazy, but “doing nothing” is actually healthy for you.  We need to take time to “switch off”…to let our minds be idle, to rejuvenate mentally and physically.

So here are some tips on how to just be.

Sketch a flower. If you are new to idling and feel compelled to be purposefully occupied, sketching a flower at the kitchen table can be an excellent way to bring some divine contemplation into your life. The act of drawing makes you observe the bloom in a way you never have before. All anxieties fly away as you lose yourself in close study. And at the end of it you have a pretty little sketch.

Go bumbling. Bumbling is a nice word that means “wandering around without purpose.” Children are good bumblers. Try making a deliberate effort to slow down your walking pace. You’ll find yourself coming alive, and you’ll enjoy simply soaking in the day.

Bring back Sundays. These days Sundays are as busy and stress-filled as any other day. Having a day of rest was a very practical idea: We were excused from all labor and devoted ourselves to pleasure and family. Take that ancient wisdom to heart and declare at least one day of the week as a do-nothing day. Don’t clean the house or do the laundry; don’t get in the car. Stay home and eat chocolate and enjoy your family. Be kind to yourself.

Get more ways to schedule Me Time here!