Why is it when life gets too hectic and busy, it starts to feel like claustrophobia? Little shallow breaths, not enough oxygen, too many things to remember, not enough time in the day- it’s as if I’ve forgotten how to breathe.
I decided to make a little mental list of some things that help me to feel calm in the midst of chaos. Everybody’s list is different, but here are some of mine: reading a good book, listening to music, working on a creative project (sewing, knitting, writing, etc), talking to my mom on the phone, laying outside in my lounge chair soaking in some vitamin D, having a cup of tea in a fancy tea cup and window shopping by myself. Just thinking about those things on my list already made me feel calmer. Imagine how relaxed I’d be if I actually did them…
Taking a little time to enjoy life is so important. Going at full speed all the time is a recipe for physical and emotional burn out. I want to try to do a little something everyday that I truly enjoy- not because I have to or it’s on my list of things that need doing. I also want be encouraging and supportive of people in my life who need to be able to do the same thing.
