One of the biggest challenges we face is showing up in the world as ourselves.

We’re often so scared of being rejected or judged we don’t fully own who we are and what we believe in.

Not to mention, who wants to deal with family drama, hometown gossip or social media madness!

Truth time. Are you so busy with work, keeping your house running smoothly and checking off daily to-dos that the thought of taking some time to unwind seems almost laughable? (Relax? Ha! Now, where’s my coffee?!)

While a week-long getaway or even a three-day weekend staycation are ideal to unwind, there are so many ways we can bring more relaxing into our every day.

“If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” — Lao Tzu

Let’s start this weekend off by taking a deep breath in … and out.

Notice that you feel a bit calmer? Good. Because if you’re a little anxious these days (and most of us are!), you’re going to want to start doing this on the regular.