Having "Down Time"

If you were wondering about the title, "No my blog isn't having any "down time" anytime soon but please do have some "me" time :)  Everyone sooner or later needs to have "downtime" for themselves.  I was reading two lovely articles today shared by a good friend about how to be happy and how to have work-life balance.  I think what they say is definitely something we should take into account a bit more consciously.  Not just as a passing thought, but as an action.  Afterall, it's the action that counts.

One of things they mentioned was "downtime."  It mentioned that we should schedule "downtime" for ourselves every week to ensure that we get the rest we need.  A little relaxation can go a long way and instead give you more focus, energy and a clearer mind.

Sometimes when we are stuck in the everyday rut of "work, work, and more work" we can't seem to even find time for ourselves to take time for the bathroom or do something we like such as read a good book before bed, or spend time with our family.  You have only a certain amount of hours and you have more than enough on your hands.  You can't do everything.  There's no time for "down time!" Are you crazy?

However, if you think it is something that is really important for you, then I say "make time." 

You may say it's easier said than done, but take a few minutes and just find a one hour spot on your calendar where you can schedule time for yourself.  Start with just one hour a week.  Do not move it for any reason. No excuses. ......I'm sure you can find one hour from 168 hours.

This hour belongs to "YOU."  Do whatever you want in this hour.  Pick up that book you've been meaning to read or listen to your favorite music.  Take a hot bath.  Sing a song, or sing while bathing.  Play with the dogs or watch a good movie.  Have a quiet little "down" time.  Have a little "me" time.

You'll discover how great it is.  You'll feel rested, relaxed, and your mind will most likely be more focused and clear.  That work you were worried about not having enough time, might actually take less time to finish now that your mind has had some rest.  It's no good to be living on a perpetual adrenaline high.  Brains get fuzzy and thoughts get fuzzled.  You forget what you are doing.  You go through the motions of "tasks" required but your mind isn't fully registering everything.  You don't know what you did. It's a blur.

This summer, have a little "down" time, have a little "me" time.  I wish everyone a good "work-life" balance.  If you dare, schedule one hour a day for yourself.  You'll see wonders.  :)  Take care everyone! 

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