Why You Should Schedule “Relax Time” Like an Appointment


Why You Should Schedule “Relax Time” Like an Appointment


In today’s hustle culture, we schedule everything: workouts, work meetings, grocery runs, content planning, kids’ sports, and even social media posts. But when was the last time you blocked off an hour on your calendar that simply said “Relax”?


The truth is, most of us treat rest like a reward instead of a requirement. We wait until we’re exhausted or burnt out to give ourselves permission to slow down. But mental health, physical recovery, and overall happiness thrive when rest is part of the plan, not an afterthought.


It’s time to start treating your relaxation time like any other commitment because it is one. It’s a commitment to yourself, your peace, and your longevity.


Scheduling Relax Time the Right Way


Think of your week as a puzzle. Every piece, work, workouts, family time, errands, needs its spot. Relaxation should have one too.

Here’s how you can start building that into your schedule:


1.Block It Like a Meeting

Literally open your phone calendar or planner and mark a 30–60 minute window labeled “Relax / Recharge”. Don’t move it. Don’t skip it.


2.Pick Your Relaxation Tools

This time shouldn’t be filled with doom scrolling or background noise. It’s intentional. Some tools to help you truly relax:


•Breathing exercises (try 4-7-8 breathing or simple box breathing)

•Journaling (especially gratitude or reflection prompts)

•Stretching or light yoga

•Going for a silent walk

•Taking a long bath or sauna session

•Listening to calming music or guided meditations

•Reading a chapter of a good book

•Unplugging from screens completely


Remember: what relaxes you may not relax someone else. Experiment. Find what fills your cup.


3.Make It Sacred Time

Just like you wouldn’t cancel an important work call, don’t cancel on your mental health. Boundaries are powerful, and saying “no” to others during your recharge window is saying “yes” to your sanity.


4.Use Accountability Tools

•Set reminders on your phone

•Use apps like Calm, Headspace, or Insight Timer

•Journal afterward about how it made you feel

•Tell a friend or your partner to hold you accountable


Why It’s So Important


When we neglect rest, our nervous system never fully resets. Cortisol (the stress hormone) stays high, sleep quality drops, patience gets shorter, and focus weakens. Before long, you’re running on fumes mentally, emotionally, and physically.


Relaxation isn’t laziness. It’s maintenance.

It’s sharpening the axe before you go back to chopping wood.

You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you can’t keep going if your battery is dead.


By scheduling relaxation the same way you schedule workouts or meetings, you teach your mind that peace is productive too. It’s a vital part of growth mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.


The Challenge: Make “Relax Time” Non-Negotiable


Here’s your Keep Going Mentality Challenge for the week:

-Open your calendar right now.

-Pick three time slots—even if it’s just 20–30 minutes—and label them “Relax / Recharge”.

-Stick to them. Don’t move them. Don’t skip them.

-At the end of the week, reflect on how you feel.


Then share it:


Post it on your story, text a friend, tell your family, and let’s start normalizing rest as discipline.


Tag @dannylosso (instagram) and use #KeepGoingMentality to show others that taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.


Because when you learn to schedule peace, you stop chasing it.

And that’s what true balance looks like. 

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