Nine Strategies Toward Emotional Health in 2009

Taking a Break

An important strategy, that is often overlooked, is taking a break. I have mentioned it in my earlier blogs but I felt it was so important it deserved its own focus.

One way to look at it is if we compare ourselves to a vehicle (pick whichever one you like). You use it to drive to appointments, take the kids around, drive parents, get groceries, go to work... you get my drift. Somewhere along the line we need to refuel the tank in order to keep using the car. In order to keep the vehicle in top running condition, we must ensure it has regular maintenance such as oil changes, tune ups, etc. Our cars also require cool down - we cannot just keep running it 24/7 or it would overheat and shut down.

Our bodies and minds are the same way. In order to keep in top condition and healthy to keep up with everything that goes on in our lives, we must take a break, refuel and keep up with regular maintenance. Refueling and maintenance comes in many forms - 5 minute break, mini break, hobbies, vacation, self development. There are many different ways to take a break!

What do you do to refuel?

Let's take 2009 Toward New Heights!

Lesley