Earth Hour offers you a great excuse to disconnect from stress and take a moment for yourself. In addition to turning off the lights, switch off your television, computer and cellphone, and use this hour to relax in a meditative state. By powering down, you’re allowing yourself to reboot and reenergize both mentally and physically. Meditation helps to relieve stress and tension, and has even been found to help lower blood pressure.

If you’re new to meditation, and don’t think you’re ready to sit still for an entire hour, do something else that relaxes you, such as soaking in a warm bath or sipping a cup of tea.

Regardless of which relaxation method you choose, you’ll be ready to tackle the rest of your week as it comes, while giving Mother Nature a break as well.