How can I put my responsibilities on hold?
One of my favorite childhood memories is when I asked my mom if I could stay home from school when I wasn’t sick—and she said, “Yes”!
These days, there’s something very enticing about letting go of the to-do list for a day. For me, I like not answering the phone, letting go of emails, and basically taking a technology day off. Your idea of putting responsibilities on hold may include watching football all day, spending a day playing golf, or going to the spa.
Let’s face it, there’s a reason the Sabbath was invented. Regardless of how you choose to replenish yourself, do take the time. The chores will still be there when you’re ready. Before you know it, you’ll be asking:
How can I face my responsibilities today?
I took this photo after spending all day and all night at the Colorado state high school marching band festival. Talk about putting responsibilities on hold!
IT’S ABOUT YOU:
- List 5 things you can do to replenish yourself.
- If it has been longer than 7 days since you’ve put your responsibilities on hold, schedule a day to do so and let us know how it goes!
- Every CalmUp® Journey begins with your How can I…? question. Some days, you may not know what to ask. To consider a question for yourself, check out these samples asked by people from around the globe: Your Sample Questions