I’m not sure who else needs to hear it, but rest is not only a physical thing. Your mind, body and soul need rest on ever level in order to feel refreshed and rejuvenated. We can’t always be on and doing, and even if you aren’t physically DOING, you may not necessarily be “resting”. Give your

You need to try this abs workout! This is a great workout especially if you would like to target your whole abs area. Try this with either bodyweight or dumbbells for an extra challenge! In and out abs Leg raise circles Shoulder taps Perform all of these exercises for 45 seconds, rest for 1

I only use these techniques and tips when it is a really stressful exam season and I need to study for multiple hours a day. And in order to do that without burning out, you want to make sure to utilize the flow state for optimal focus on concentration without getting distracted; it will make thing

If you're looking to build strong, shapely glutes, focusing on the right exercises and perfecting your form is key. In this post, Ill go over the four essential exercises for building glutes, complete with examples, tips, and tricks. I also cover the optimal order for your workout and p

#lemon8diarychallenge I’m definitely implementing these practices into my life 🤩 it’s so important to detach every now and then, and really get i to a mindful and restful state in every aspect of your life.

1. One Sec 🖐🏽: helps break bad habits and increase focus time. For example, I have a habit of going on Instagram first thing in the morning and opening the app every time I unlock my phone… this app makes me wait 30 min after waking and then I have to complete a task of journaling, French vocab rev

We all have those days and believe it or not- we need them! This is a reminder that rest can be productive and it’s important to stay in tune with your body and listen to it. 🧡 but here are some ways to stay active and productive even on days when you’re rotting in bed 🫶🏽 Pro tip: romanticiz

Hey friends! 🍋 I’ve been studying a lot different ways to rest, and it’s really made a difference in how I feel. I’ve discovered that it’s not just about getting a good night’s sleep. It’s also about taking those little breaks during the day to clear my mind and recharge. Sometimes, enga

Rest is essential to staying productive, focused, and engaged in life, whether at work, school, or in your personal routines. But true rest goes beyond just a good night’s sleep. There are seven types of rest, each serving a different need to help you recharge fully and stay at your best: 〜

School is such a big part of our lives, we spend so many years in school learning, but we never actually learn the most important skill to help us to be successful in school, we never learn how to learn. It’s just assumed that you will go to class and figure it out, and if you are anything like me,

I feel like I need to add some disclaimers based on the comments I’ve been getting: *I understand that everyone “rots” differently. Some people can be more productive while others cannot get out of bed for days/weeks etc. *It can happen for many reasons, me personally, it happens when I’m very

We’ve probably all been there where you want to be active but your body needs to the rest or you make it all the way to the gym and everything feels difficult and weight isn’t moving great which is usually a sign to take it easy to recover. These are things I do when this happens and instead of

Here’s how I found balance and learned to appreciate the importance of rest days: Listening to My Body I used to push myself to the limit every day, ignoring the signals my body was sending me. Now, I tune in. If I feel unusually tired, sore, or mentally drained, I know it’s my body asking for

Hi, lemons! Starting a fitness journey can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your fitness game, these tips will help you stay motivated and achieve your goals. 🏋‍♀️ 1. Set Clear Goals Before you hit the gym or start a new workout routine, d

Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement. (But sh*t did it take me 4 kids to figure that out 😅) I used to be that mom… ❗️Running on fumes ❗️Wearing exhaustion like a badge of honor ❗️Thinking if I could just get through my to-do list, THEN I could rest Spoiler alert: The list never ended

We know what we’re up against when it comes to all the messaging that tells Black women rest is wasteful, frivolous, and prideful. At Black Girls At Leisure we’re doing all that we can to make sure we provide regularly scheduled meet ups to help Black women tap into their leisure time intention

If you are a student, self-employed or work from home, you'll wanna hear about these 'focus' techniques. Essentially, these techniques help you tick off your to-do list and help you optimize your workload. Each technique will suit a different person, so swipe through and see which o