What are your personal indicators when you are depleted - when inner or outer demands of life have overtaken you? My indicators are: obsessive analysis of decisions or relationships, morbid fixation upon all that is not as I'd like it to be. Or it's the sinking feeling of wanting to vanish into anonymity, where no one requires anything from me.
What have you found that replenishes you, during such times? Time with a trusted sister. Absorption in literature. A brisk walk. Practicing mindfulness with whatever is at hand. A luxurious nap. A cell phone catch-up. Journaling my thoughts. A steamy beverage. Foot cream and fuzzy socks.
I'm interested to hear your own experiences with depletion and renewal, in the everyday challenges of life.
2 comments:
Julia, this is a great post. I hope you'll get lots of response to this.
A sure sign that I'm depleted is that I see the world through a negative cast. Nothing seems to go right, I become impatient, I feel "What's the use," I make mountains out of molehills, the smallest things positively loom over me, and I feel teary.
These are some things that replenish me. Eating - seems odd, but sometimes the problem is that I've let myself become too hungry! Curling up in bed with a good book. Taking a long walk or bike ride. Being with friends. Breathing deeply and concentratedly, and consciously relaxing.
I can relate to the negative cast when I'm worn down - only seeing what is missing or is not as it "should" be.
You are right, sometimes it's from basic needs, like, nourishment, having been overlooked. Eating is so fun, too, especially in a place that relishes its food and choices.
Thanks for participating in this
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