This is a great point. i need more mental Rest. My behavioral coach taught me that my trigger to stress is mental overload. Always having to read and educate, take on too many requests for myself and others. I find myself Journaling, reading books that don't over stimulate, looking out the window observing creation, exercise is a MUST for at least 20 minutes, putting myself to bed at 7:30 pm on extra tough days, after being on the phone for long time periods I do something physical to take my mind off those calls, a comedy break looking at Instagram keeps me sane ,and a TON of prayer which isn't a psychological crutch but a way of gaining tranquility and music and watching peaceful musical scenes on Jw broadcasting app on roku helps or the (Jw.org) site-which I've used tips from the articles on burnout and the 2020 stress magazine
As someone that struggles with burnouts, I have learnt that I need to include rest as a non negotiable. It’s just tough when society always says to do more and produce more. It’s such a vicious cycle to get out of but creating seasons of rest is a great start to stopping this cycle.
I feel like there is a huge part of me that has wanted to improve my relationship with rest since last year. I am one of those people who always felt guilty about taking breaks, because I was never conditioned to slow down. I was only chasing and running. But I am finally experiencing what guilt free rest looks like and it is the most magical feeling ever. Even though life is still busy, now I make sure to sit in silence for 5 minutes daily. I recently started doing dance party workouts which are a lot of fun and good for movement. I try to wake up 15 minutes before my usual time just to breathe. I make my bed the first thing in the morning. All these things take less than 15 minutes but they are so good for my well being. I guess these were my learnings from the burnout I experienced last year.
This post was such a beautiful reminder to keep doing what I’m doing because I need it for my own peace.✨
Last week a part on my dishwasher broke. Normally I'd fret and worry about it and let it loom like a mountain in front of me, dark and shadowy. Instead I did some research, found out that I wasn't the first person with this broken part and won't be the last. I ordered the part and decided there would be no shame in buying paper plates and utensils to use until the part arrives. That put my mind at ease. The part has yet to arrive but I've found a simple joy in washing dishes after each meal, drying them and putting them away to reset the kitchen. My body and mind needed that statement - that there's no shame in using paper plates during this short season - to let go of any guilt or shame.
This post is such a gift! My word for 2024 is *intentional* so this advice really hits home. I'm learning the seasons of publishing (pitching, crying, writing, publishing, crying, promoting, and more crying when the season ends I feel lost) so now I know what to expect for book #2. Thanks for reminding me to look at the clouds today.
Intentional is my word this year also. It does let me take notice of what is going on around me and to be okay with what I want my intention to be. I do have a choice. Thank you for the post!
Staying healthy is the best choice to deal with any situation, MINDCUROLOGY can do it, and you can too🙃🙃🙃
Makes me take a nice deep breath. Thank you for the reminder!
This is a great point. i need more mental Rest. My behavioral coach taught me that my trigger to stress is mental overload. Always having to read and educate, take on too many requests for myself and others. I find myself Journaling, reading books that don't over stimulate, looking out the window observing creation, exercise is a MUST for at least 20 minutes, putting myself to bed at 7:30 pm on extra tough days, after being on the phone for long time periods I do something physical to take my mind off those calls, a comedy break looking at Instagram keeps me sane ,and a TON of prayer which isn't a psychological crutch but a way of gaining tranquility and music and watching peaceful musical scenes on Jw broadcasting app on roku helps or the (Jw.org) site-which I've used tips from the articles on burnout and the 2020 stress magazine
Also a burn out survivor - this speaks to me. Thank you.
As someone that struggles with burnouts, I have learnt that I need to include rest as a non negotiable. It’s just tough when society always says to do more and produce more. It’s such a vicious cycle to get out of but creating seasons of rest is a great start to stopping this cycle.
I feel like there is a huge part of me that has wanted to improve my relationship with rest since last year. I am one of those people who always felt guilty about taking breaks, because I was never conditioned to slow down. I was only chasing and running. But I am finally experiencing what guilt free rest looks like and it is the most magical feeling ever. Even though life is still busy, now I make sure to sit in silence for 5 minutes daily. I recently started doing dance party workouts which are a lot of fun and good for movement. I try to wake up 15 minutes before my usual time just to breathe. I make my bed the first thing in the morning. All these things take less than 15 minutes but they are so good for my well being. I guess these were my learnings from the burnout I experienced last year.
This post was such a beautiful reminder to keep doing what I’m doing because I need it for my own peace.✨
Last week a part on my dishwasher broke. Normally I'd fret and worry about it and let it loom like a mountain in front of me, dark and shadowy. Instead I did some research, found out that I wasn't the first person with this broken part and won't be the last. I ordered the part and decided there would be no shame in buying paper plates and utensils to use until the part arrives. That put my mind at ease. The part has yet to arrive but I've found a simple joy in washing dishes after each meal, drying them and putting them away to reset the kitchen. My body and mind needed that statement - that there's no shame in using paper plates during this short season - to let go of any guilt or shame.
That's so insightful thanks for sharing!
This post is such a gift! My word for 2024 is *intentional* so this advice really hits home. I'm learning the seasons of publishing (pitching, crying, writing, publishing, crying, promoting, and more crying when the season ends I feel lost) so now I know what to expect for book #2. Thanks for reminding me to look at the clouds today.
Intentional is my word this year also. It does let me take notice of what is going on around me and to be okay with what I want my intention to be. I do have a choice. Thank you for the post!