Part of making yourself a priority is spending time alone.

Sometimes you have to unplug
yourself from the world for a
moment, so you can reset yourself.

From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness, when we can walk slowly, smile, drink tea with a friend, enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth.

This is very important — to take leisure time. Pace is the essence. Without stopping entirely and doing nothing at all for great periods, you're gonna lose everything...just to do nothing at all, very, very important. And how many people do this in modern society? Very few. That's why they're all totally mad, frustrated, angry and hateful.

By all means use some time to be alone.

Find space in your day when you can practice mindful breathing and letting go of tensions.

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

Relax. Just be. And be just.

only moment you have for certain. I hope you aren’t so wrapped up in nonessential stuff that you forget to really enjoy yourself — because this moment is about to be over.

Sometimes all we need is a little pampering to help us feel better...

It’s okay to pace yourself, get a little rest, and speak of your struggles out loud. It’s okay to prioritize your wellness,

You have time to do something you enjoy, even if “what you enjoy” is sitting on the couch and ordering dinner and watching Netflix.

But I need solitude — which is to say, recovery, return to myself, the breath of a free, light, playful air.

For fast-acting relief from stress, try slowing down.