The problem is not taking enough genuine moments of rest. How many times a day do we truly take time for rest? To what extent do we prioritize rest?
We always want to do more than we can handle, receive quite a few impulses a day, and are often asked for our opinion. Moments when you are functioning at a high pace and you want to be useful or do things well.
But often, it is never enough, and we continue to put ourselves under pressure. We don’t pay enough attention to choosing where our priority lies. Because when you choose, you can have focus and build in rest.
Choosing when you’re operating at a high pace and when you hit the pause button. If you can do that, you can live sustainably and healthily. And if you sustain that, joy arises.
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My mum always said, “do what you have to do first, then you’ll have time for something fun later.” That saying is deeply ingrained in my system. Sometimes it means that I often want to complete all priorities at a high pace, and then in the process realizing that it’s never really done. Never.
So, ‘doing what I have to do’ for me also means regularly exercising, going outside, reading a book, taking a yoga class, having a leisurely breakfast with friends, or throwing my phone in a safe with time lock.
During those moments, peace of mind arises, and I settle back into my body. I can look at myself from a distance again and see what really matters. Then, I no longer experience those moments of stress but can enjoy that flow and hyperfocus.