Maybe it’s the transition to the holidays, the hour we gained, or simply “end of year” syndrome… and you’re thinking about that long needed alone time. Perhaps a week or long weekend where you do absolutely nothing. Possibly escape to the woods… go on a spa date with just yourself and a good book. But how hard are you on yourself when it comes to taking that much needed break? Do you feel guilty, shame, or anxiety even around taking a break?
So many people feel that if they miss the notifications, whether from email, text, direct message, social media, or facebook groups, they are missing out on something important.
But if all those things were “important” then where does your sanity rank on the totem pole? Or how about your health, or time with loved ones? Or heck, time alone to truly find your center?
I’ve seen too many people push away the most important thing they need to actually start feeling better, and that’s this – TIME.
And this is where YOU get creative because here’s the thing….
Some people need alone time.
Some people need time with loved ones.
Some people need time to simply PLAY.
Some people need time to meditate through baking, golfing, reading, etc.
Some people need time to organize their life.
But only you know what’s best for YOU.
So if you know deep down you need the time… the break…
Take it.
Don’t let another week or month go by where you push and strain to make it until the weekend.
When you push too hard that’s when you reach burnout or god forbid adrenal fatigue; that’s when other issues start to realize themselves into an overeating or overdrinking problem.
So, don’t be too hard on yourself. Taking the break is an investment and you will reap the benefits ten-fold when you take it at the right time.
In wellness,
Susan
