LIVING
Chill Out Before You Burn Out
By Donna Davis
Let ’ s face it … we ’ ve all been there at one point in our lives . You may be there now . We can get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of our lives .
You may have that overwhelming feeling of needing to be all things to all people — or at least you ’ re trying to be . The charade is up . It ’ s time to take a step back . Your health and future are at stake . Are you still rolling the dice to see just how far you can go before you actually DO collapse ? You are in need of a time out ! That ’ s right ! An adult “ Time Out ” to tune in .
Sure many tasks need to be done . They don ’ t all need to be done NOW , and they don ’ t all need to be done by YOU . If you are of the belief that it does need to be “ ALL YOU , ALL THE TIME ,” I invite you to take a step back and really look at the BIG PICTURE . How much longer can you go on like this ? I ’ m not suggesting that you be lax or lazy ; I am merely suggesting that you take a few mini breaks here and there .
Yes , for the most part they need to be planned because you will find an excuse to delay or reschedule them . By all means if an opportunity arises spontaneously for short break — take it , you surely deserve it !
Realize what ’ s going on , and see if there is a way for things to run a little smoother . Tune in to see and feel how life can be a little calmer . Sound crazy ? What if there actually was a way to chill out before you burn out ? Would you give it a go ?
Up time needs to be balanced with down time in order to find more balance in your life and business . What do you have to lose by trying it ?
I invite you to take a look and see for yourself if this is something that you can benefit from :
T = TASK : pick one task and allow someone to help you with all or some of it . If that ’ s too much to ask , see how you can combine a few tasks together and save some time .
I = INTENTION : Have the intention to be electronic free for 15 to 30 minutes . No news , computers , phones , games , or spreadsheets . Don ’ t worry , the world will still be there waiting for you when you get back .
M = MEDITATION : Find your center and get grounded .
E = EXIST : Get still and be aware of yourself , your body , your breathing . Center yourself away from the chaos .
O = OUTPOURING OF LOVE / APPRECIA- TION OF YOURSELF : Think of this as an approval shower . Think of things that you are good at , have accomplished , or are on your way to completing . Count your blessings and give yourself some credit !
U = UNINTERRUPTED TIME : Just for you , by yourself . Even if it ’ s just a few minutes to collect your thoughts or sort them out . This can be a few minutes or a few hours .
T = TIME : Take a few moments to be grateful for all that you have , are , and do , and schedule your next TIME OUT session .
Trying one of these each day will cover you for a whole week . You can do this !
A good “ Time Out ” may just help you be a better , happier , more efficient YOU !
Donna Davis ( A . K . A . The Menopause Fairy ) is a Change Agent celebrating the magic , mystery and mayhem of midlife .
60 INSPIRING LIVES SUMMER 2016