Still, I used to do other things, and what with work taking up such a lot of my time, every other moment has become writing-oriented just to get something done. That post reminded me to do something else every once in a while - get back to other things I enjoy.
My response?
I located my half-finished cross-stitch (that would be the picture above - can you tell what it is yet :)). I used to spend a lot of time doing cross-stitch. I'm useless at sewing, but I find cross-stitch relaxing. The finding of it certainly wasn't relaxing. I'd had a tidy up (which automatically means I can't find anything) and it took me a while to remember where I'd "tidied" it to.
Having found it, I started up again. I'd got to a stage where backstitch seemed a sensible idea, so I continued with that. It was amazing how great it felt to do something different!
The same with a recent trip to the cinema with my sister. Nice to just spend some time chatting and seeing a movie.
I think I forget sometimes to put everything on pause and relax for a bit, and it's really true what they say: a change is as good as a rest :).
What about you? Do you remember to take timeout? What do you do to get away from the everyday norm?
3 comments:
My life consumes me these days. Its exhausting. I try to take time to exercise and get away to see friends from time to time. Nothing more. Wish it could be more. :)
I only get me time when The Wife is sick and goes to bed early.
Mina: I know exactly what you mean.
Joshua: That's a shame. I do relish my me time when I manage to squeeze any out of a day.
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