08/12/2025
This is your friendly reminder that it's time for a cuppa.
A quick "stop a pause for ten mins" break, if you will.
Having one, or even two, breaks a day to drink your hot drink whilst it's hot (it's only 10 minutes, 12 at a push!) does more for your mind and body than you think!
A 10 minute pause with a hot drink:
☕Calms your nervous system: The warmth signals safety to the brain, helping you shift your body into a more relaxed state and out of that Fight or Flight rushing around can cause.
☕Creates a Mindful Moment: Focus on the drink, the warmth in your hand, how it smells, and tastes, taking some deep breaths, blowing slowing on the hot drink, brings you back into the present - easing anxious thoughts.
☕ Interrupts Overwhelm: A short break stops the mental spiral and gives your brain space to rest.
☕Changes Direction: Whatever you were doing, moving away into another room, breaks the flow to enable you to step away from the action, thought or place prompting a restart.
☕Small Act of Self Care: Prioritising yourself, hydrating and comforting, because you can't pour from an empty cup 😉
So off you go now, pop the kettle on.
Make a brew.
J
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