Although, as a virtual assistant, you are better placed to manage your own schedule, that doesn’t mean that you will not face long, challenging days. Whether it’s looking after regular tasks, setting appointments, or interacting with your clients, these all take time, and you’ll no doubt be looking for ways to unwind and relax.
While it might just be tempting to order take-out and indulge in several hours of Netflix, this is not the only way to spend your time – and you could opt for something a little more left-field and creative. Here are some ways that you might not have considered to destress and prepare yourself for the next day.
#1 Digital art and design
You probably want to close your laptop when you finish for the day, but your computer is there for more than just work. You could explore your creative urges by designing some digital artwork, even if it is just a new logo for your business. Using this as a starting point, you can expand outwards using one of the many free or subscription art packages available.
Creativity has plenty of benefits, even if the results are not ones you would want to display. This is because art as well as writing, has great mental health benefits and allows you to detach from the regular daily routine by doing something entirely different.
#2 Play online games
Another non-work-related use for your laptop or phone is to play games at online casinos. You might not have done this before, so again, it can provide an exciting and entertaining distraction from the working day. As well as having a wide range of slots to suit every taste, you can expect to find games like roulette or baccarat, which are more regular casino fare.
You’ll need to find one that is safe and legal to play where you are, and chances are you can also help yourself to one of the generous welcome bonuses available.
#3 Plan your next vacation
You could also choose to put your skills to good use by sorting out what to do in your next extended period of ‘me’ time. It’s important you make the most of this, so you should make time to plan what you are going to do. Of course, there will be other factors to take into account if you have children or other friends or family to take with you, but you can still draw up a shortlist of destinations and activities to give you the break you deserve.
#4 Get active
After a day of sitting in front of your laptop, you might want to do something physical instead. Depending on the season and the weather where you are, walking, or jogging might not be possible every day, but that doesn’t mean you cannot reap the benefits from physical activity. Yoga or home workouts can provide many of the same positive effects as getting out and about, even if you only have a short amount of time spare. Finding the ideal plan to follow on YouTube might only take a few minutes, as there are so many to suit different age ranges and abilities.
