10 Happy Ways To Take A Mental Break From Life

One of my all-time favorite quotes is, “The earth has music for those who listen.”

Time and again, I have found this to be true. No matter how bad a day I am having, a long walk on the road works like a balm for my mental health.

In the lap of nature, it becomes easier to tune out the world and tap into your inner peace.

Give yourself a break by sitting under the tree, going to a park, or doing some gardening. Go outside for a stroll in a nature-filled area while listening to some music or a podcast.

Spend a night under the star-filled sky, walk bare feet on the grass, and allow yourself to be taken in by the breathtaking beauty of nature.

7. Release Your Emotions

Emotions can be beautiful, messy, and outright panic-inducing at times. Some of them might make you uncomfortable, while others might be so joyful that you’re scared to feel them fully.

As humans, we are hesitant to let our emotions out on full display – whether they’re positive or negative.

But honestly, it’s unfair to expect your mind to hold onto so many emotions when the best thing to do is to feel them and release them.

Give your mental health a break by letting your emotions out.

Write in a journal, talk to a friend about what your mind’s been up to lately, or find a creative way to express yourself (poems, stories, a blog.)

You can also do audio journaling by recording your thoughts on your phone (I do it all the time, and it helps.)

And if you find yourself shedding a few tears or laughing loudly throughout this process, it’s just a sign that you’re doing it right.

8. Take A Mental Break Through Deep Sleep

I’m sure you’ve hit the bed on plenty of tiring days to sleep off your worries.

But have you ever tried romanticizing your bedtime experience to be able to sleep deeply?

I do it all the time, and it feels uh-mazing!

First and foremost, make sure your bedding is soft and comfortable. Your sheets should be clean, and there should be water on your nightstand.

Wear a sleep mask to block out excess light. Turn on a humidifier to make the air pleasant, breathable, and hygienic.

Lastly, tune into a deep sleep meditation or some calming music, let your breaths even out, and drift off to the relaxing vibes.

9. Let Your Inner Child Out

I was obsessed with board games growing up, but last week, I realized I had not a single board game at home.

When my parents came to visit, I had to download Ludo on my tablet so that I could spend some quality time with them, but playing on a digital screen was no fun compared to rolling an actual dice.

I immediately ordered Jenga, and playing that felt so good that now I am onto buying every single game that I owned as a kid.

This made me realize the importance of staying in touch with one’s inner child. When the adult in you is tired, the kid in you can step in to add some colors to your life.

What were some of your favorite activities growing up? Think, and do a few of those things. Sing, dance, paint, or invite a friend over for a board game.

Going forward, keep indulging in these activities regularly to be happier and stress-free.

10. Deep Breathing

Breathing is the quickest, most effective, and also an undermined form of mental break.

It calms your racing thoughts, brings your awareness to the present, and frees you from your troublesome thoughts.

Wellness experts all over the world swear by deep breathing for better health.

Even in the most chaotic environment, you can close your eyes, lean back in your spot, and slow down your busy mind just by focusing on your breaths.

So, when you are looking for a reprieve from life, but don’t have time to indulge in a long self-care routine, just sit down for a breathing exercise.

This is a mental health hack that won’t fail you, I promise.

Go Ahead And Take A Mental Health Break

You deserve as many breaks as you deem necessary for your overall well-being.

Depending on your current situation, pick a tip from this post, use it to pause your strenuous thoughts, and ultimately let go of them.

It’s okay to not be okay, but more than that, it’s okay to do things for yourself to make yourself feel okay. 

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