Give yourself a Break - It’s Vacation Time
I keep getting these e-mails, where are you??? What happened to your Blog? And some are even trying to make me feel guilty… by saying: “you are the one that says how important it is to journal every day, how come you don’t ‘walk your talk’ and have not written for such a long time…â€?Well, for all those that were worried about me (and those that were not), those that were concerned and even to those that tried to emotionally manipulate – the answer is very simple – I went on vacation!
YES! – A well deserved one in this case.As a proof have a look at the photos on this blog. >You see I have a theory that once we complete high school, time begins to move faster.
There seems to be no more time to relax, play or just do nothing like we did when we were kids during school vacation.
Let’s examine this concept of vacation.Â
You see I have a theory that once we complete high school, time begins to move faster.There seems to be no more time to relax, play or just do nothing like we did when we were kids during school vacation.Let’s examine this concept of vacation. Have you ever noticed that your best ideas come out when you are in the shower?
Or that you become increasingly insightful as each day of the vacation passes by?
This concept has relation as to which function of our brain we use.
You see I have a theory that once we complete high school, time begins to move faster.There seems to be no more time to relax, play or just do nothing like we did when we were kids during school vacation.Let’s examine this concept of vacation. Have you ever noticed that your best ideas come out when you are in the shower?Or that you become increasingly insightful as each day of the vacation passes by?This concept has relation as to which function of our brain we use.Normally we utilize our analytical functions, which assist us with analysis, memory and thought.
Because our culture is so overwhelmingly preoccupied with the exchange of information, the majority of time is spent in this analytical mode of operation, to the point of overdose whereby we actually live from our neck up.
Alternatively, we can use our creative, intuitive functions, which are made available to us when we let go, relax, and begin to live ‘in the moment’.
Using these functions of our brain we become more creative and productive, invariably creating a better and more constructive frame of mind, which we refer to as a ‘good mood’.
It is easy for us to access these functions of our brain when we are in (and after) a relaxed period of time.
Quite simply stated - taking a break means taking care of your needs.
And taking care of your needs does not mean neglecting the people around you.
On the contrary, it allows you to give more to your loved ones, your customers, your employees, or to whom ever you come into contact with.
Self-care builds the foundation for a life balanced with productive work and fulfilling relationships.
Self-care leads you to attain your life’s purpose.
While each of us needs to identify what our self-care entails, the most important shift is in your attitude.
You need to give yourself permission to focus on YOU first.
So, this time, when the kids have their school vacation, how about you, too, taking a break from everything.
Give yourself the permission to take time just for yourself.
I encourage you… I urge you… to take the time to practice EXTREME SELF CARE.
Take your summer vacation now!
See you when you’re back…
