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Why It's Important To Take Time For Yourself

When is the last time you allowed yourself to stop and just breathe?

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Why It's Important To Take Time For Yourself
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Taking time for yourself and spending it without any distractions is one of the most undervalued activities that you can partake in. It seems that each time we receive a moment to ourselves, we spend it doing something other than simply allowing ourselves to breathe, such as watching TV, playing on our phones, or searching for something else to do. Ask yourself: when is the last time you've given yourself a moment to step out of the world around you and appreciate where you are, who you are, or how you are? Have you taken the time to look yourself in the mirror and get to know the person staring back recently? In our fast paced, busy world, it is difficult to find the time to do this, but despite what it may seem, it's important that we find it.

We tend to let stress take over our lives to the point where we feel as if we could drown in it. Some days are worse than others, and some people can handle stress better than others. But we all have stress. Stepping back and allowing a few moments of self reflection can truly lessen the stress in our lives. It is an excellent way to center ourselves and stay grounded instead of being swept of in life's struggles.

If at all possible, go to a place that makes you feel at peace, wherever that may be. Once you get there, leave your phone on silent and just look around. Take a deep breath. Take a few more. Allow your mind to go blank, and relax. I can't guarantee that you will discover a greater appreciation for where you are, who you are, and how you are, but I'd be willing to bet it will cross your mind. What I can guarantee is that this will be one of the few precious moments in your life that you force yourself to slow down. To just be. These moments are extremely valuable to our mental well-being. Allowing your whirling mind to stabilize is so relaxing, that it can take away some of the stress that has been lingering over our heads.

Despite how hard it can be to find the time, despite how we sometimes simply forget to let ourselves relax, I encourage you to find time that is yours and yours alone. I encourage you to relax more often without the distractions of people or technology interrupting your peace. I encourage you to breathe. You'll thank yourself for it later.

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