The benefits of "Putting Yourself in Timeout"
How has this week gone by quick?! All I've done is mostly chill out, as I had a busy holiday last week.
Which is why I want to discuss all of the beneficial methods of "Putting Yourself in Timeout" with you, as you may find these tips helpful for yourselves.
What does this expression mean?
It means, that you decide to be somewhere else, doing something else, when your mind gets overwhelmed by everything around you. This is where it screams: "STOOOOP!"
(The above picture shows MY definition of Putting myself in timeout. Everyone has their own way)
My top 5 bulleted points:
- Go for a long walk - This will help you to clear all the current worries in your mind, by replacing them with your distance goals.
- Listen to music - You could use this method to help keep your mind calm when working on something or to help keep your mind calm when you need alone time.
- Drawing - This is something which I find therapeutic, as your mind just focuses on your imagination sketched out on paper, as well as being a silent activity.
- Relaxing - This not only helps your body to recharge itself, it also sends messages to the mind by saying: "Just relax, you're in no rush to do anything."
- Watching TV - Use this method to help escape your own stressful mindset, by going into the world of comedy, celebrity gameshow's or sport.
These are all my choice of activities to do when my mind gets overwhelmed by everything and needs to go into timeout.
It does deserve a well-earned break when you think about how many things it thinks about day-in, day-out. Just so you can keep it happy and healthy for when you need it for important stuff. I.e. Researching.
That's concludes today's discussion.
Thank you for reading through. Please do feel free to let me know what your thoughts are in the comments or in person and enjoy the rest of your afternoon!😊
Spot on! I know it can be stressful (especially this week) awaiting on exam results 🙏 But that's all over now👍Well done my darling for passing your exams, I'm so so proud of you for all you have achieved 👏❤ Love you lots X Mum
ReplyDeleteWell it sounds very much like you have your work/life balance sorted. It's always good to take time out - especially after exams!! Enjoy your chill out Lauren - you deserve it 😘😘
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