We see it in sports all the time. The coach needs to strategize and motivate the team, so they call a timeout. Why can’t we do that for our own self-care? Well, guess what? We have the power to grant a timeout to ourselves 24/7!
Take a timeout to recharge, regroup, and refocus.
What can a timeout do for you? That little old timeout can help you:
Take a look at where you’re focusing your energy. Are you moving forward or spinning your wheels?
Confirm that you’re paying attention to the tasks that will move you closer to achieving your goal(s).
Enjoy and appreciate the present moment.
Be joyful.
Have the energy for playtime, or to finish a project or workout.
Avoid the temptation to multitask.
Stay in the present moment, which keeps you from being stuck in the past or thinking about what might (or might not) happen in the future.
What might you do during your self-imposed timeout?
Meditate
Breathing exercises
Go for a walk
Listen to a podcast
Chat with a friend
Have a refreshing glass of water
Ten quick jumping jacks
Read a chapter in a book or an article in a magazine
You get the idea.
A timeout is an opportunity to do whatever it is that will help you stay on top of your game: whether that game is work, play, or family life. Self-granted timeouts are a gift to yourself.
How will you use your timeout today?
