When stepping back helps

Sometimes you need to step back to see things clearly and you know there is nothing wrong with that. Whether taking a few hours to step back from a big project, a week out to figure out where a relationship is going or a daily technology switch off for an hour to recharge the mind - whatever it is you need to step back from do so.

I'll admit guilt makes this hard for me but the more I do so the easier it is getting and the better I feel. My house doesn't fall down if I step away for some me time, it is an important self care practice and I am hoping it will pass on to my children to aid their self care as they grow. So work through the guilt, your body and mind will thank you for it.

Sometimes it can be stepping back from one person, a particular situation or as I can sometimes feel just life in general - a good book in bed does the job for me in those moments. Whatever or whoever you need to step back from will benefit on your return.

As a mother it is difficult to say but I am sure I am not alone in saying that sometimes I need to step away from my children, they have done nothing challenging for this to occur it is as simple as my brain gets tired sometimes and I need to be in my own space. This doesn't make me a bad parent (I thought it did in the early days though) it makes me a better one. Just an hour to myself of an evening, even a dash around the supermarket whilst they are home with their Dad bathing makes me fresher on return. It gives me time to think about any plans we have, challenges we are going through and I find great ideas come through when I have peace to switch off for a moment.

So step back, put yourself higher up the priority and to do lists and you will soon feel the benefits.