Is life getting hectic again and are you feeling overwhelmed? Well…if it’s any consolation, you are not alone.
With life back to “as close to” normal as we once knew it, our schedules and diaries have taken over, creating a huge feeling of overwhelm, stress and anxiety.
Gone are the days when we were just sitting in our gardens listening to the birds singing, taking long walks across lush green fields or baking homemade cakes and bread!
Lockdown presented us with many challenges but it taught us one great thing and that was how to live life at a more balanced pace.
But now…it’s almost as if we have forgotten how to slow down as we are too busy trying to play catch up! We either anticipate experiencing fomo or just don't know how to say "no" thus overcrowd our social calendars!
We all talk of me time, self care, time out etc so why do we fail to execute this? Is our health and well being not of utmost priority?
NOW is when we need to remind ourselves of the importance of taking a Pause to recharge, reflect and re-energise.
A Pause is very important as it will help us to re-caliberate …to gather our thoughts and assess our situation be it personal, professional, emotional or physical. It is a break from our routine allowing us time to refocus.
Holistic therapies such as Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Facial Massage are a great way to force a pause. They also help induce deep relaxation, alleviate stress and anxiety as well as help with improved circulation, immunity and sleep!
However, it's not all about spending money! It is not always possible or feasible to take time out for an appointment but you can still choose time to slot in a pause just to breathe!
Why not just walk away from your laptop, disconnect from technology and social media and step into a Zen space.
A Pause can be as long or as short as you need it however the most important factor is to actually take a break!
Even if it is just to breathe in the outside air, be at one with nature, feel the breeze kiss your face or just bask in the sun for a few minutes.
How often do you just take a stroll in your garden to listen to the birds chirping away or listen to the humming of the insects?
Stepping away and breaking the cycle of a routine or chore will help you to recharge and ultimately increase output.
So be kind to yourself….take a pause!
