TIME OUT! Sometimes we got them as kids by our parents or teachers. Sometimes we give them as parents or teachers. Sometimes we are given them by other sources! I submit that perhaps it is time to give yourself a time out! Even if just a few moments, allowing yourself a few minutes to catch you breath and center yourself will make a world of difference!
At work, at home or any time that you “full” try this: Give yourself a moment to take a time out. It can restore clarity, confidence, focus and help bring a sense of calm as your body restores itself.
All you need, basically, is you! You can begin by finding a location will allow you not to be disturbed. Maybe that is in your car, a restroom, a corner, a closet, at your desk. You can find somewhere.
Allow yourself to sit comfortably. Uncross arms and legs. Relax. You can place your arms on your legs if you like, be comfortable. Now allow your eyes to close slowly. Relax. Let the weight of your eye lids close them all the way as it does it takes with it the tension and tightness in your face and shoulders. Release those muscles in your shoulders allow the tightness and stress to flow away. Down and out. Now:
Breathe.
Take a most deep breath in.
Again, a deep breath.
Take in life, peace, goodness
Now exhale, let the stress, negative thoughts, un-needed negative emotions go.
Let go of carbon dioxide.
Let go of all that upsets you; that sometimes takes your breath away.
Breathe!
Deeply, take in oxygen, nutrients, healing air.
Exhale the part of you that feels stuck, that is afraid, that is upset
Exhale what ails you
Let it go, let it out, so you can be free
Breathe
Allow yourself a few moments just to “be”
Breathing slowly, deeply, intentionally, meaningfully
Breathing with new life, new energy, clean air, clean energy
Some time outs can last entire lunch period, while others can range from a few short minutes to perhaps a coffee break.
You will find that these time outs will be addicting and will enable you to get through the day like you never have before. The best of all, it costs you nothing, yet the return on your investment of time is incredible!
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