Friday 20 February 2009

Giving yourself time and space

It may seem self indulgent, but if you don't allow yourself the time and space you need alone, you may end up feeling just as cranky as if you were sleep or food deprived.

Pay attention next time you find yourself:

. growing irritable with someone you care about
. feeling enraged on the roads (or even at the checkout)
. wanting to scream with frustration because you're on hold for just a minute or two

Give yourself a break and life's frustrations will no longer feel so major. And don't get cross with yourself for being human, just recognise it as your body's way of telling you to give yourself a break before you do anything you might regret.

© Eve Menezes Cunningham / www.applecoaching.com 2009.

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