The need for down time is crucial.
Just like our bodies need rest so do our minds. Down time refreshes the mind and spirit.
Quite often we do not take the time to power down and replenish
ourselves. We are busy and have a lot to
do every day. As a result we tend to push
ourselves further than we should by skimping on sleep and attempting to fill
all of our waking hours with tasks and responsibilities.
Work and additional part-time jobs, schooling, sports and other
activities, chores and other responsibilities can easily fill our days from
morning until night. The thought that we
need to stop and take a break from all of this may seem unthinkable. Even lazy or a waste of time. But if you don't you set yourself up for
burnout.
It is easier to simply take a time out than one might think. Even if you have to actually write it into
your schedule take a moment out of your day.
Meditate, go for a walk, soak in a bubble bath, watch the sun go down or
simply sit for awhile and be still.
Clearing our minds and just breathing can do a lot to recharge us and
make us feel better emotionally.
Down time will help us to be better parents, friends, employees
and co-workers. It will also make us
better people.
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