In the last few days, my resting heart rate has shot up.
Thanks to Apple technology, I have the proof 😅
From 45 beats per minute while I was on holiday, it went back up to 58 bpm as soon as I was back at work.
Stress is an inevitable part of all our working lives.
We're told endlessly how important it is to relax.
But few of us are very good at it.
Because different things...
Work for different people.
For example - I can't stand meditation.
I've tried it many times, but it just produces more anxiety to me.
Relaxation for me is generally activity based.
So my new aim is to make time for more relaxing activities.
And while Honey my studio cat might insist that being her fulltime butler IS 'relaxing', for me that means...
1️⃣ Time to draw for 5 minutes every day.
2️⃣ Having a tennis lesson once a week.
3️⃣ Reading for 30 mins a day.
These are all intentionally BABY steps.
Yet most of the time, I've not made time for them.
So here's a public declaration to keep myself accountable!
What do you find works best to relax outside of work?
Honey's taking notes.
And will judge you 👀
By Chris Tester - British Male Voice Actor