Learning To Slow Down & Give Myself A Break

Lately I’ve basically been non stop, I mean life has basically been a series of waves, there has always been something going on, we have plans to do something and I’ve got to be honest, as much as I love having these amazing plans, seeing people, going out – it’s exhausting. After a few weeks of basically not switching off and feeling like I’m drowning in a massive to do list and genuinely burning the candle at both ends, my husband made me realise that I genuinely need to slow down. So I’ve been taking steps to try and slow my life down a little bit because going to bed at about 8:30 on a Friday night is definitely not my jam.

It doesn’t have to be massive changes, but there are definitely some things that I’m doing that are making a difference in my life lately.

Prioritise Your Life

This has definitely been one of the more difficult things for me to do. I mean I am the kind of person that genuinely loves organising everything when it comes to where we go, what we do and how we organise our time, but when it comes to prioritising it is hard. I’m putting the most urgent things first, moving things I need to about and making sure that I don’t get myself in an absolute flap over a to do list.

Take Care Of Yourself

Now I have got pretty damn lazy with this one if I’m totally honest. When it comes to self care, it basically comes down to making sure that I drink enough, eat enough and I get enough sleep. That is literally where I’m at right now. There is also so much more that goes into taking care of yourself though, from things like saying no, going out, treating your skin to a face mask, having a bubble bath and doing what makes you happy.

Turn Your Phone Off

There is actually a setting on my Samsung that gives you a wind down option, it changes the settings to make your screen black and white, it changes everything and it is so relaxing. As soon as it changes I know it is time for me to put the phone down and start to wind down myself.

Read A Book

Lately I’ve been getting back into my reading (I actually wrote a post recently about the books I’ve loved) and honestly it has helped me so much, just to slow myself down, to put the breaks on and to just get out of my own head. It has really helped me with my anxiety too which is something I’ve definitely that causes me to feel very exhausted.

Remember That You Can’t Do Everything

I’m very much the kind of person that will try to be everything to everyone, do everything for everyone, but it isn’t actually possible. But sometimes you just need to give yourself a break. Sometimes you need to say no, stop what you’re doing, don’t make any plans and shut off from the world.

These are things that have worked for me and I’m hoping will continue to work for me. You cannot be on the go all of the time without burning the candle at both ends, without exhausting yourself mentally, physically and emotionally. Take a moment to take a deep breath, clear your mind, and remember that being whatever life throws at you, you can get through.

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