Speed kills, so slow down and take in the view. That is a lesson I am relearning in my busy, pressured-for-time life. The urgency of deadlines has caused my heart to race like a speeding car negotiating hairpin turns. And when even the thought of doing something fun saps my energy, I know I am headed straight for burn-out.Having been on this road before, I recognised the scenery of fatigue a few weeks back. I knew I had to shift gears and slow down. Low energy coupled with a speeding heart and frazzled nerves are always sure signs that my life is out of balance. And so I took my foot off the accelerator and started to put on the brakes.
It feels right to say no, to not make other people's delay my panic and to light a candle while I enjoy my morning cup of tea. I'm making time to breathe, without guilt. Every moment of my day does not need to be filled with an activity that meets a deadline. I can sit to eat my breakfast without checking my emails. And really, the work is not going to go anywhere if I take 15 minutes to be quiet and mindful while I eat my lunch.
I've also discovered the benefit of eating more protein and healthy fats for breakfast and lunch. Previously my breakfasts and lunches were centred around carbohydrates, but now, with the addition of peanut butter to my breakfast oats and a tuna salad instead of sandwiches for lunch, my energy levels are more stable and long lasting.
And of course, I've been indulging in my all-time favourite - balneotherapy (evening soaks in the tub). It's obviously all working - look, I've found the time and the energy to blog!
Is anyone still out there?
