Women’s Fitness Australia — May 2017

MIND YOUR

MATTER

Think relaxation and you probably think

massages, spa baths and infi nite naps –

but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you

fi nd it hard to sit back and, well, fl op,

American researchers reckon you should

take time to do something that interests

you. Apparently, when you’re tasked with

a frustrating sitch, doing something that

both appeals to and engages you can help

keep you cool, calm and collected. The

researchers found that when people spent

time completing interesting tasks, their

energy sources were refuelled (despite

the fact they were using their noggin).

Love crossword puzzles or reading up on

astronomy? Add them to your to-do list.

You’ll feel better (and calmer) for it.

Relax

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JAYMIE HOOPER

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