Be Intentional

The idea of simplifying our lives is attractive to most folks. The difficulty often lies in considering how we might simplify and how those changes will impact our day to day living and those we love. If we’re honest, we are often concerned about what we might have to give up to live with less stress and anxiety.

The marketing efforts of the 1950s and sixties promised us less stress and more free time as fast foods, frozen meals and eventually the microwave came to our doorsteps. Free time for family to relax, prepare healthy meals and simplify our calendars
fell to the wayside as the pace of work intensified and extracurricular activities surged into our lives.

Unfortunately, our society seemed to interpret these new conveniences as opportunity and for some, an unspoken pressure, to add more to our schedules. Rest, relationships and healthy living would need to wait till we had more time.
 
We can at times grow restless waiting for life to get simpler; this restlessness might be our call to be more intentional in our choices. As a nation we are seeing the outcome of “convenient living” with our waistlines and stress levels.

The Mental Fitness Goal Group of Mower Refreshed is focused on building resilience to stress and anxiety in everyday living. In County Connections  we learn more about Take 5, a simple and practical concept that can be practiced by us all to be healthier in our responses to stress and intentionally approach daily living more refreshed!

Sandy Anderson
Mower Refreshed Coordinator
Mayo Clinic Health System Austin

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