HEALTHY EMOTIONAL LIFE

In today's hectic world, we often find it difficult to balance work with our private lives. We may find it hard to relax. Psychologist Abraham Maslow includes solitude and recreation as two things necessary for a healthy emotional life. Time away from work and the children can give you more energy and a calmer attitude to deal with the challenges you face. For couples, time devoted to each other is as important as time alone. This important time might have to be scheduled, just like our work requirements. The time spent on "ourselves" will be different for each one of us. What one person finds beneficial and relaxing might be stressful for another. If you can't schedule time for yourself, look for opportunities of spontaneous time. Even a few minutes a day can be beneficial to relieving immediate stress.

 

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