"People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures."
-F.M. Alexander
Like meditation or yoga, a quiet tea session, not only reduces stress but also provide a structured break to rejuvenate mind and body. In other words, we can use the ritual of tea time to create a moment of calm, fostering mindfulness and reducing anxiety.
Looking for some inspiration for your next tea time? Check out these ideas!
Looking for some inspiration for your next tea time? Check out these ideas!
- Read a book.
- Meditate for a few minutes of positivity and gratefulness.
- Listen to a calming music playlist.
- Call a friend or family member for a quick catch-up.
- Watch a short, inspiring TED (ted.com) talk.
- Take a picture about where you are, who you are with, or what you observe.
- Stretch or do some light yoga or simply try one yoga pose.
- Take a few deep breaths using a breathing exercise app.
- Organize your desk or workspace.
- Watch a funny video clip to laugh a little.
- Practice a short guided mindful session.
- Create a new music playlist.
- Sip your tea while simply staring out the window, daydreaming.
- Write a thank-you note or an encouragement card to someone.
- Research a topic you’re curious about.
- Try your hand at crafting, like making a simple bracelet or origami.
- Reflect on your recent achievements and plan next steps.
- Clean your phone or computer screen.
- Try a new herbal tea.
- Practice one minimalist tip.
- Try a vegetable you’ve never eaten before.
- Pick some flowers and make a small bouquet.
- Use a leaf to make a bookmark.
- Have a cardio exercise session.
- Run for a few minutes.
- Write a short poem.
- Go somewhere you can see a waterfall or pond and listen to the sound of water.
- Go to a high place and see as far as you can.
- Write a journal entry.
- Write down your opinion on topic.
- Just stretch and take a yawn. Release all the negative energy.