Is Being Productive
Have you found your “do nothing”, “lay like broccoli” thing?
Vivian: Let’s watch old movies all night… we’ll just veg out in front of the TV.
Edward Lewis: Veg out?
Vivian: Yeah. Be still like vegetables. Lay like broccoli.
Edward Lewis: Look, I’ll tell ya what. I’ll be back. We’ll do broccoli tomorrow. ~From the movie Pretty Woman
We are still human beings and not robots even with all this technology at our fingertips! We cannot be on “ON” 24/7/365. We have limits when it comes to managing, processing and doing. Please stop the crazy busyness!
Do you think about why you are having a bad day? When all you want to do is get back home, climb into bed and call it a day. Especially when everything seems to go wrong and nothing is easy let alone falling into place. We all have those days that are pushing our limits!
- Stress, anxiety and tension.
- Being “on” and “over” abc, xyz.
- Brain on a continuous loop.
- Disruptions and distractions.
- Mood, attitude, behavior alters/changes.
- Heading towards burn out.
First, do not let that become a new state of being. Second, stop before you take action that you will later regret.
Give yourself a break and make time for yourself! It is okay to take 5 to breathe, stretch and clear your mind. It is okay to use the time you earned to take a day off. The mind and body need R&R!
- It can be good for your whole well being.
- It can be relaxing and re-energizing.
- It can be restful and refreshing.
- It can be inspiring and motivating.
- It can get the creative juices flowing.
Remember Saturday mornings as a kid eating your bowl of cereal in front of the TV watching cartoons. I enjoyed the old school cartoon classics, like Wile E Coyote and Road Runner, Tom and Jerry, etc. Netflix binge anyone! What are you currently in to?
Sometimes it is nice to add in a do nothing buddy! To share and connect in doing something you both enjoy and love. To laugh, play and have fun. When was that last time you laughed so hard it was like a release to your whole being?
- Reading a book or wandering the local library or book store.
- Laying a blanket down and watching the clouds.
- Taking in the arts.
- Breathing/Meditating.
- Getting curious and exploring.
- Getting lost in the city, great outdoors or anything in between.
- Doing Absolutely NOTHING!!!
The possibilities are endless in doing nothing!
(Photos by RSheridan)
