Recovery: Taking down time

Today, my message is simple. Take a break! Get your down time. It's part of any self-care practices you want to incorporate into your life. Most weeks, I do work nearly every day. But even bloggers get to take time off the clock--even during a Blogathon!

See you back on Monday.

Don't resist a much-needed rest

When the time arrives, you'll know it.

For me, it's come. I've braved 22 days straight of blogging with the team--not short, quick snippets, but lengthy passages. Today, I need to lighten the load. I'm opting for the short, quick snippet. Today, I'm taking a break.

If you're in need of one--and your body knows it--but your mind resists, listen to the body. Slow down for a second and just listen...

Deep sigh. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Relax.

Can you hear your heartbeat now? Is that actual breathing going on in your chest? You forgot what that sounds like, didn't you? You've been going and going and going.

Stop.

When you're running so fast that you forget where you're going, or you've forgotten what you've just done, it's time to take a break.

Schedule one into your calendar if need be. But do take time for down time.

That's my advice to today. If you got any for me, post your comments.