{"id":145169,"date":"2015-08-31T12:28:41","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T17:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/?p=145169"},"modified":"2015-09-01T12:52:34","modified_gmt":"2015-09-01T17:52:34","slug":"need-a-break-top-3-sites-for-relaxation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atxcatholic.com\/index.php\/2015\/08\/need-a-break-top-3-sites-for-relaxation\/","title":{"rendered":"Need a Break? Top 3 Sites for Relaxation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you overwhelmed by work? Exhausted from life’s demands? Maybe you feel frenzied by your list of to-do’s, or super-anxious about an upcoming event. Maybe you’ve just watched\/read the news and now you’re in a funk.<\/p>\n

Sometimes (a lot of times) you need a break. I’d venture to guess that you need more breaks than you allow yourself. Well, if you’re reading this blog, I have good news for you:<\/p>\n

Taking a break is easy.<\/strong> All you need is 2-5 minutes and internet access. I’ll assume if you’re reading this, you have both. So, no excuses!<\/p>\n

Ready, set… RELAX!<\/p>\n

Top 3 (FREE) Sites for Relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Do Nothing for 2 Minutes<\/a>\n
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    1. This site is great for those of you stuck at a computer all day. If you even think<\/em> about browsing Pinterest and twitch your mouse, the countdown starts over.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    2. Calm.com<\/a>\n
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      1. I love this site because you get to choose which relaxing background and corresponding soundscape you drool over while a lady guides you through a 2, 5, 10, 15, or 20 minute meditation. The only problem with this site is you won’t want to leave.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      2. Loyola Press 3-Minute Retreat<\/a>\n
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        1. This one is a bit more interactive, in that you have to click your mouse a few times. It offers up a short reading, reflection and prayer with soothing music in the background. And it’s pretty. It changes everyday, so it’s easy to make it a part of your daily routine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

           <\/p>\n

          May God bless your week with relaxation and peace.<\/p>\n

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          There’s no place like the beach. Photo by yours truly.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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