Ah, the joys of being a functioning member of society. Said no one ever. Some days, the thought of getting out of bed, let alone putting on real clothes, is just too much to handle. And you know what? That's perfectly okay.
In a world that's constantly screaming at us to be more productive, more efficient, and more connected, it's easy to forget that sometimes the best thing we can do is absolutely nothing. No, really. Nothing.
No checking work emails, no scrolling through social media, no pretending to be interested in the latest news cycle. Just... nothing. And you know what? It's glorious.
Think about it. When was the last time you gave yourself permission to just be? To not have to be "on" or "productive" or "achieving"? When did you last allow yourself to simply exist?
For most of us, the answer is probably "never". We're always pushing ourselves to do more, be more, achieve more. And while that drive can be motivating, it can also be exhausting.
So, what happens when we take a step back and give ourselves permission to do nothing? Well, for starters, we might actually start to feel like ourselves again. We might remember what it's like to breathe without feeling like we're suffocating under the weight of our to-do lists.
We might even start to enjoy the quiet. The stillness. The peace. Oh, the peace.
Of course, there are those who will tell you that doing nothing is a waste of time. That you should be using every spare moment to learn a new skill or build your personal brand or achieve some other arbitrary goal.
But let's be real. Those people are just trying to justify their own inability to relax. They're the ones who are secretly terrified of being still, of being quiet, of being alone with their own thoughts.
And that's okay. We've all been there. But the truth is, doing nothing is not a waste of time. It's a necessary part of living a balanced life.
When we take the time to rest, to reflect, and to recharge, we come back to our lives with renewed energy, creativity, and focus. We're more productive, more efficient, and more effective.
And yet, despite all the evidence, we still feel guilty for taking time for ourselves. We still feel like we're indulging in some kind of luxury, rather than recognizing that self-care is a fundamental human need.
So, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just plain exhausted, remember that it's okay to do nothing. In fact, it's more than okay. It's necessary.
Take a deep breath, put on your comfiest pyjamas, and let the world go by. Trust us, it'll still be there when you get back.
P.S. If you're feeling guilty for reading this entire post, just remember that taking a break to read something enjoyable is also a form of self-care.
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I loved this article. I need to do that myself. Step back from work and read a book. One hobby I enjoy is doing skin care. Since moving from Florida I am finding myself more and more.
ReplyDeleteTrue, everyone are constantly running proving to others and to self in every thing they do.
ReplyDeleteDoing nothing is an art indeed..!! Art of being peaceful while being alone, where there is no fear of losing anything, fear of none, absolutely still vibrations!!