Jim and I have a pet parrot named
Kozmo. He is still young and because of
his age, I believe he is going through puberty.
Kozmo is full of himself. He can
be a little bully and he acts like he runs the house. Many birds will demand attention, and to be a
part of everything that is going on in the home. Kozmo chases our two big Doberman Pinchers
and has no fear. He is free to roam the
house and go where he would like but, because of his personality, he is getting
into trouble now and then. He has a
stubborn streak and will continue no matter how often you move him away or tell
him not to do what he is doing. This is
when he gets a “time-out.” I can compare Kozmo’s time-outs to a reset button. He spends a short while in his cage and
within five minutes he has forgotten whatever he was doing and starts new.
We all need a time-out. We are continually working towards or trying
to accomplish something. Some of these
activities are often work or household responsibilities. They can be goals you are trying to
accomplish or dreams you wish to achieve.
But occasionally you need to take a break from it all and regroup.
When was the last time you took a
rest? I am speaking of getting away from
the phone, television, computer, work, and daily responsibilities? I am talking about resting your body and
your brain. You may not realize how much
you put your body and mind through daily.
Your mind is on all the time. To
function at your best, you need to turn it off occasionally and give yourself
the power to recharge.
When was the last time you turned
off the world and relaxed without a plan?
Do you let your mind wander and just take in the surrounding
sounds? I have found it’s easier to
relax when I'm out in nature. If you can
focus on a scene and listen to the sounds, your mind can turn off the world and
relax.
You may assume you don’t have time
but taking a time-out can bring great benefits to you in the long run. Your
performance, mood, and productivity can improve with a mental break. Most
people don’t realize how much they are engaging their brain with outside
stimuli. We have habits of turning to
our phones, social media, television, and other types of distractions preventing
us from giving our brain downtime.
Getting away from the daily routines
can give your brain a break. A vacation,
a trip to a park, or a nap may be just what your brain needs. For some people
the answer may be a mindless activity such as doodling or other type of repetitive
movement. Each person will find
different ways to relax and enjoy their down time. Experiment to see what may work best for
you. The idea is to find a comfortable
place.
I just got back from a trip that
helped me rest my brain. I left only for
a few days, but the trip let my world stop for that short time to allow my
brain to recharge. When I can’t get
away, I look for other ways to get a time-out.
The benefit is to return more focused and ready to create and conquer. Try it and see if you feel better for it.
“Your mind will answer most
questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” William S. Burroughs
Robin has spent a life time building relationships that has
included working with a variety of personalities and business organizations.
She is a published author and writes for a variety of blogs and publications.
As a certified master coach and ACE personal trainer, Robin specializes in
helping people who are on a journey for change. Her work includes helping women
though life transitions for self-improvement and to create personal balance
physically and mentally.
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