Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe’s most often-written prescription isn’t for drugs. The Trent University professor instead prescribes “doing nothing” in place of taking drugs to help cope with life. Her mantra, “We can’t be productive 24/7. We need time to rest and do nothing,” is wildly popular with her followers. Citing crammed calendars, overwork, and compulsivity as modern era curses, she asks, “When was the last time you did nothing?” She is never surprised when the response is, “I can’t recall”!
If you love the idea of doing nothing but you’ve no idea how to get off the merry-go-round that has become the pattern of your life, your first step is to acknowledge the fact that you’ve gotten into the habit of “always doing something,” and that the pressure you put on yourself puts you at risk for physical and mental issues that can pervade all aspects of your mental and physical welfare. What’s the best solution? You know the answer. Do absolutely nothing.
“But I can’t just do nothing,” you insist!
We get it. Giving yourself space to restore your well-being by setting aside time to do nothing may sound impossible, but there’s a way to do that: Get thee to a private island located in Belize, where “doing nothing” is a favorite way to spend a stay. Coco Plum Island Resort is the adults-only haven that makes even the shortest hiatus a lesson in relaxation. You’ll be rewarded for doing nothing in ways you might not have imagined. For example, nothing gives you peace of mind like the resort’s All Inclusive Snorkel Package that elevates doing nothing to an art.
Another benefit comes your way when your head and body begin to reset, re-energize, process emotions, spark your creativity, and improve your focus. Even the shortest stay delivers an energy boost that will compel you to consider island and tour activities, some of which you may never have tried before.
What else can happen when you do nothing?
Coco Plum guests swear that efforts to regain their equilibrium bring back lagging appetites and trigger a desire to take better care of themselves by engaging in pampering opportunities like the resort’s yoga deck and spa. Further, while renovations to Coco Plum Island Resort are taking place right now, you can pre-book your holiday so once the property re-opens in November, you’ll be first on the list of guests to take advantage of deals that make your escape affordable.
Convinced that doing nothing benefits your well-being in myriad ways? You’re going to want to do it more often once you realize the difference this relaxing getaway makes in all aspects of your lifestyle. If you want to know how valuable nothing doing is, simply stand on the beach during your hiatus and shout, “I’m doing nothing!” Chances are, another voice responding to your declaration will respond: “Neither am I”!
