Little ones are not the only ones who need an extra nap here and there to reset. They teach us early in life that “naps are for babies,” but let me tell you… a nap can save your life (and those of the people around you).
We stress work work work, but what about when you’re emotionally, physically, and psychologically exhausted? This press through and hustle culture has its benefits, but so many people are walking around in a state of burnout.
Today, I took a nap. I was so tired I slept through the 1 hour timer’s alarm. (And it was up REAL loud.) I’m grateful that I gave myself that gift of a nap because I woke up feeling… human.
So much has been going on in my world, overlapping drama and tough stuff. And it was taking a toll on me. I had no idea that something as simple as a 3 hour nap could give me a bit of myself back.
I’m so grateful I ignored that nagging voice telling me to sit at the computer and force out work, when I didn’t even have the focus to be creative or string words together to form sentences.
That nap was life. And I encourage you to listen to your body. There’s a point when you realize that you are pushing yourself and you don’t feel well, and there’s a choice to be made. You can keep pushing, or you can be kind to your body and take a little break.
I’m not saying take a month, or even a week off. Depending on how your life is set up, that may seem impossible. However, sometimes we’ve gotta look at life and think, “If I keep going at this rate, and it takes me down/out, they’ll make a way without me, so I better pretend today that I know they can handle a little less of me, today, so I can still be here.”
So many of us, especially mothers, will run ourselves down to nothing, and even then we’re still pushing ourselves. I’m tired of being exhausted. I’m tired of feeling run down. I’m going to bed early tonight. Actually, I’m cutting this short just for that reason.
Have a wonderful whatever time it is where you are.
Blessings!
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
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