This is an exciting and busy time for everyone. Whether you are a student or a parent or just reminded of the fact that fall is around the corner, September often puts us back in high gear. Both work or school demands and personal commitments and finding a way to rest and rejuvenate can be very challenging.
Yet, without the rest, we will burn out – it’s only a matter of time. And too often the burnout will come at the most critical time because we pushed too hard for too long.
In this article, I talk about ways we can boost our energy and keep it going in a healthy way. Yes, some of these tips may be things you have heard before but I hope that the suggestions on ways to practically incorporate these strategies is helpful to you. While we may know what we feel ‘we should do’, doing it is a whole other thing.
I encourage you to reflect on:
- What gets in the way of doing small things for yourself, even if they don’t take up too much time?
- What if taking some time for breaks or self-care did preserve your energy and save time in the long run, what hesitations would you still have to doing it? What would still get in the way?
- What is the smallest amount of time you can commit to for shifting your focus, practicing active rest that doesn’t feel overwhelming? (Even 1 min can be very effective!)
Remember, you are not alone and this is a process that takes time. And there are supports available to you if you need it.
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