#takingtimeout

[laneybug926]

I really love this...and will put it into practice.

[inaluxe]

Taking the day off work. Might get into the garden and plant our dahlias and a few other plants in need of some serious attention. Weekends have been flat out working, so today is Sunday! Tomorrow it’s back to the studio, and adding more originals to the shop, as well as hopefully some actual studio time too. Bear hugs! . . #inaluxe #homedecor #interior #artistsoninstagram #takingtimeout #artist #studio #life https://www.instagram.com/p/Clz7g-dLOQs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[www-vallure]

Patience With Family Is Love Patience With Others Is Respect Patience With Self Confidence And Patience With God Is Faith. 👤 👥 😁 😄 😐 👕 🍽 🧂 🥗 🍗 🍱 🍱 🍱 🍤 🍛 🦞 🍹 🍹 🍹 🍹 🪣 #TakingTimeOut #WithFamily #HappyBirthdayMom https://www.instagram.com/p/CayQvuVN-en/?utm_medium=tumblr

[artbysandi]

Yesterday was such a welcome break from the busy routine us creatives find ourselves in at this time of year. It's so important to take some time out and be with those that believe in you and lift you up! We had an absolute blast up in #bristol yesterday! Lots of laughter, cocktails and yummy food. We talked about everything and anything! I love these gorgeous souls. ✨🙏✨ Feeling blessed and very grateful. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 #artbysandi #sandisayer #contemporaryartist #modernartist #modernart #spiritualart #spiritualartist #loveandgratitude #takingtimeout #appreciation #wiltshireartist #contemporarybritishartist #bethechange #lightworker #cocktails #christmasshopping #bristollife #cocktailbar https://www.instagram.com/sandisayer/p/CXGkcWOoUeO/?utm_medium=tumblr

[comfortableinthesilence]

Good way to start the morning 👌🏼💛 cup of tea, #netflix and catch up on the #journaling before heading to work for another late shift 🙃😴 ha.... - - - - #chilled #calmmorning #takingtimeout #goodmorning #personal #journal #journalingcommunity #cupoftea #cuppa #netflixandjournal haha #netflixandchillbymyself

[theseasidesew]

Golly it would be far to easy to fit in some sewing this weekend but I've decided not to. Instead I'm going to walk to the sea, play chess with my Immy, read and take some pictures. Easing myself from last week into next week. How are you relaxing this weekend? Much love, Jo x #takingtimeout #takingtimeforme #takingtimeforwhatmatters #timetoshine #breathewell #relaxandunwind #vitaminsea #seastheday #seatherapy #calmingvibes #seasidelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CKGyj4cFjVK/?igshid=1kdc7utc1g93i

[thecreakingdoor]

Had to take a time out this afternoon and recharge the batteries. It’s been so busy of late and I’ve not had a day off in a few weeks. My job is massively addictive and often I can’t think what else I’d rather be doing, but like anything, too much can take its toll. So after a wee nap, I watched a beautiful animation film - The Red Turtle which also had no discernible dialogue making it perfect for my addled brain. Now waiting for a fish n’ chip dinner so I’ll be back to me usual self tomorrow I hope. Here’s a picture from our mental health walk last Friday featuring a tiny cluster of shrooms nestled in the crook of a fallen log. . . . #takingtimeout #filmrecommendation #relaxitsfriday #mushrooms #wildmushrooms #fungifriday #woodlandwalk #shopcanwait (at Harrowby, Lincolnshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHirC5nhKLI/?igshid=7nirsbmf29q5

[raphaelius2305]

#TakingTimeOut ... #BeforeBackToWork ... #MagnumCherryBlossoms ... (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAzP3O1nRj0FhRBL9IyPVVpqSc7aWU9xV0LjQU0/?igshid=er03xzc56e2k

[dcappproveddesigns]

•TAKING TIME WITH TEAM• Lunch today came two ways!! Stuffed baked mushrooms with everything & covered in cheese. #dcapproveddecor #mcdonoughga #trysomethingnew #stuffedmushrooms #takingtimeout #lunchtime #healthyfood #interiordesign #teamtime #healthyliving #foodideas #womeninbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqHMbCJydk/?igshid=h6isy7z0nzzj

[smartlydressedhippy]

Bus stop bench views. 👴🏼 ~•~ . . . . #explorelocal #explorelocally #busstopviews #busstopvibes #takingtimeout #soakitin #gratitude #getoutside #naturephotography #naturelover #natureshooters #wirralphotographer #wirral #smartlydressedhippy https://www.instagram.com/p/B_uDJn4jOkL5CidcCxzKmaiFiDtxPpaEl80mos0/?igshid=1bfygy3fcke56

[agexplorers]

While we are busy with ourselves 😍 P.C- @ajayforplanetearth . . . . . #funfilledfridays #couplegoals #takingtimeout #l4l #hustlebustlelife #whenyouarepacked #finallytimeoff #weekendvibes #likeforlikes #follow #listentoyour❤ #stayphenomenal #stayin♥️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BzhnJbJHaj4/?igshid=4s1ppua4n2d3

[mrmunchalot-blog]

Another adventure to another gallery.. this time back to Saltaire and Salts Mill. #saltaire #saltsmill #daystomyself #daysout #galleries #yorkshireadventures #yorkshireartist #saltaireart #soloadventures #timetochill #artphotography #amateurphotography #nofilter #architecture #yorkshireart #yorkshirephotography #art #artadventures #takingtimeout #ifoundacafe #nordishsaltaire #escapingthecity (at Salts Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xdlxDHARD/?igshid=1q03byau5oi68

[sparrowholistic-blog]

Putting Yourself First: Selfish or a Lesson in Self-Care?

Suzanne Sparrow, Nutritionist & Naturopath; 27th August, 2019

Last Wednesday, I had a really busy day in clinic scheduled - back-to-back patients, all day. Wednesday is my longest day in clinic, and is always my busiest. I love it. It energises me, fills me up for the week, reminds my why I love what I do.

But... Tuesday night, 2am, I’m lying awake with snot pouring out of my nose, my head thumping, and my throat on fire. I knew I couldn’t go into clinic, feeling the way I did. I’d risk giving my clients a cold, plus I wouldn’t be giving my clients the best of me, the attention they deserve, the treatment they need.

So, I made the decision at 7am to text the clinic manager and ask her to reschedule my day. As tough as that was, as soon as I’d done it, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. I crawled back into bed while my husband got the kids ready for school, and enjoyed the feeling of knowing that I had no time restrictions on my day ahead, that I could solely focus on getting myself better.

I know I’ve made this sound like a simple process, but trust me, it was far from it. Earlier this Winter, my husband and I came down with the ‘flu. The first time I’ve had it in about 20 years. And it hit us both HARD - on the back of a very stressful first half of the year, our immunity isn’t what it should be, so we had nothing left in the tank to fight it.

For the first few days, both of us refused to stop - our eldest had her first school stage production, I had packed days in clinic, my husband had a new employee to mentor and projects to work on. We pushed ourselves to get out of bed, organise the kids, run the household, go to work, etc. But about 3 days in, we were left without a choice - we literally couldn’t get out of bed one morning. That’s when I said “enough is enough”, and we decided to listen to our bodies. The kids got themselves sorted for school, and my husband and I lay in bed. All day. Binge watching Netflix. Drinking herbal tea and water. Taking supplements to boost our immune systems. And it was the best decision we made.

By the following morning, our energy levels had improved, and we were able to function again. All just from one full day of rest. What felt like selfish indulgence, was in actual fact the best possible form of self-care.

So, when I woke that Wednesday morning feeling like rubbish, it was an easier decision to make to reschedule my day and put me first. And wouldn’t you know it, the following morning I felt so much better - my eyes were no longer streaming, my cough had loosened, and the snot was drying up. And I could function. My recovery from this cold has been so much quicker than last time because I actually listened to what my body needed, nourished it, and took my time in getting back on my feet.

Next time you start getting a scratchy throat, your eczema flares up, your back starts to stiffen, take the time to listen to what your body is actually telling you, and make the time to incorporate some self-care into your routine. And what that looks like for you may be different to what that looks like for me - it could be doing 15 minutes of yoga stretches before bed to improve your back movement and therefore your sleep; it could be taking a long hot bath with Epsom salts and essential oils to calm reduce anxiety; it might be having a cup of tea and journaling in the morning silence before you get your day started... Whatever works for you, do it and do it often. As preventive care. Before your body doesn’t give you a choice, and forces you to take some time out.

[atlantastrippersrus]

Exactly. Do what YOU love. Don't EVER apologize for being YOU! ❤️ ♥️ ❤️ @queenregardlessng @atlantastripperdelivery @mcentertainmentandservices #beyourself #lovelife #neverapologize #loveyourself #apologies #exactly #yes #truth #true #boundaries #success #ambitious #yourbody #makinglove #sexwork #takingtimeout #beliefs #likes #dislikes #sourceenergy #abrahamhicks (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1WqlczACWS/?igshid=4cngmdcb81a9

[donacrane]

Lunch at Bandit - 841 West Randolph, Chicago on Saturday afternoon - soooo good! Mussels with smoked kielbasa, tater tots topped with caviar and an "I'm Offended" to drink. Forgot to take the photo until after I had a few sips, lol! 😀😁😃 Thank you, Joe for taking such good care of us! #banditrestaurant #oneofchicagosbest #foodie #sogood #delicious #deliciousness #lazysaturdayafternoon #coupletime #musselsaremyfavorite #saturdayafternoon #chicago #takingtimeout #lunch (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzFOUY1peim/?igshid=1fon52dbk4foe

[theseasidesew]

Well, its nearly here and remarkably its all come together just the food shop to go. Anyone else all up straight? Also, who else has gone the brown paper route this year? I actually love it and its a keeper for this house. Happy 23rd December folks, have a super marvellous day. Much love, Jo xxx 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 #theseasidesew #brownpaperpackages #christmasready #gettingready #christmastime #realtree #takingtimeout #feetupandrelax #presentsunderthetree #handmadewithlove #mysmallbusiness #endof2019 (at The Seaside Sew) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6aNnK8llu8/?igshid=1trnsvbxbf0ex