Last minute reset...you've got time to...
Pause. Recharge. Reset.
The unofficial end of summer is looming with that “back to school” feeling. Even if you're not going back to school, this time of year can feel like a mini New Year, and a New Year is often a call to evaluate where you're at.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it”. Ferris Bueller.
Have you taken a break yet?
There's still some time to take a pause, recharge, and reset.
Pausing to check in with yourself. When you’re busy “doing” life, it can be easy to forget about taking time for yourself.
What does a pause look like?
Maybe you can't take a vacation and...you don't have to wait for a vacation to pause. It can be about finding moments in your day to pause...to step back, catch your breath.
Why does making time to pause matter? There are so many benefits:
Stepping away from something gives you a new perspective on it.
Something as simple as getting up and going for a walk can be enough to refresh you and provide you with insights. Apparently, there’s research that shows that active rest, like pursuing a hobby, sport, or anything else where you are moving instead of sitting, boosts your creativity and productivity!
It's a way to recharge.
When you charge an actual battery, you plug it in….you’re not a battery! In order to recharge your human batteries you need to set aside time to rest and take breaks from screens or other environmental ‘noise’.
They say everything works better if you unplug it...you included. When you do this, a funny thing can happen...you may feel refreshed and re-energized.You can gain momentum by slowing down. Often, new ideas come in those moments when you’re doing something else.
Taking a break of any length can serve as a reset. A new baseline to move from.
So what can you do?
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Pause and take some time to reconnect with:
A hobby you never find time to do.
Nature. Get out and sit by a tree or go for a walk.
Your partner, dog, cat, or an old friend.
Yourself. You may just find that by slowing down, you discover something new about you.
It's still summertime, truly the perfect opportunity to pause, step back, and reflect before you dive back into all of the activities that autumn can bring. Take advantage of it.
Every now and then, stop and take a look around, take in the scenery. Check-in with all of your senses. Track through your body, and notice your breath or balance. Listen to the sounds around you, near and far. Notice the picture unfolding around you and take in the details. All of it. Savour it. Put it into your mental bank account and then withdraw it anytime you need a quick break.
Take a pause and reset.
Just like Ferris Bueller said…"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it”. And, you don't want to miss it!
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Cheers,
Ann
Last minute reset…you’ve got time…