Take this moment for yourself.
– Lookafteru4me
It’s the weekend😊 – this means one thing; it’s time to rest – relax and recharge for the week ahead. Yet for many of us, there are so many things demanding our attention. Whether it’s our regular food shopping, cleaning our space, washing work clothes, attending to the kids, or aiming to complete an assignment for work or uni – in an ever so demanding age, we may neglect the seemingly minor things like – taking time for yourselves. (I know this to be true for myself)
“Take time for yourself. If you feel guilty eating lunch away from your
― Gina Greenlee
desk or lingering in a bath, let the deprogramming begin.”
Even the most well-meaning, and intentional person can get bogged down with endless demands and tasks. It’s not that we should purposely neglect the necessary, and obligating things. Instead, we could aim to balance work, play and rest. It’s evitable that every now and then we may require a mental break from the tasks at hand; a moment of peace to regain and revive our mental energy to last through the day.
What does taking time for ourselves look like?
(These are things which I practice on a regular basis, they have been my lifeline, in many respects.)
Below are some suggestions:
# 15 minutes rest – with a relaxing instrumental playing in the background – set your timer – because you may just fall asleep😴 – (instrumental at the bottom of the page)
# Make your hot cup of your favourite drink or tea☕
# Walk outside to stretch your legs for a moment or two 🚶♂️
# Take a must-needed break from looking at your computer screen💻
# Run a hot bath and soak & relax to some comforting music🛁
A moment for yourself looks different for different people (so be creative) – This reminder is not only for you but is a must-needed reminder to myself- (I had to take several breaks from writing this post) – for my fellow bloggers you know that feeling, where the mind gets clouded, and you need to take a step back. 🤗
“Take this moment for yourself”
I used to say, “If you will take care of me, I will take care of you. “Now I say, I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me.”
– Jim Rohn
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I’ve linked one of my favourite lofi- instrumental beats. I use this video on a regular basis to rest, relax and chill for 10-15 minutes throughout the weekend & even some evenings after work. 😊
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