Taking Time for Quiet: How to Make Every Day Feel Like Vacation

Throughout my growing up years, I rarely remember having quiet moments. My memories were guarded by loud TV’s, talking with others, and the constant chatter in my head about my goals for the days and or worries. I don’t remember having anyone around that taught me about quiet. It wasn’t until I was in college, with the hopes (at the time) of becoming a dentist and feeling sort of lost by that, did I learn from my own life coach about the importance of making space for quiet. Now working in private practice as a therapist I notice that this is the struggle with many clients and many of them have never even realized it, like myself prior. The idea of them making space to allow themselves to become quiet and relaxed is often very scary and I take pride in helping my clients down this journey of peace. It was through my experience with working with my coach that I learned I didn’t have to go through life wishing I was on vacation and that my thoughts and feelings could be quieted down, but this is a daily practice. The truth is self-care and the coping skills I have developed let me be in charge of my reaction to not only to our 2-year-old having a tantrum, but also with being more in control of my thoughts and feelings in the world. Each day I have at least one ritual for self-care such as: meditation, yoga, taking deep breaths, walking at least a half hour a day, dancing with my kids and husband daily or as much as they allow, cooking, painting and ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Anxiety and Panic Habits Happiness Personal Stress Mindfulness Personal Growth Personal Time Present Moment quiet Relaxation Stillness Vacation Source Type: blogs