Mental Health Mondays: 006 The (Coffee) Break

It has been more than 5 months since my last #mentalhealthmonday post. I had planned to write regularly. I even had a couple of new topics to talk about in addition to mental health. However, like all other best laid plans, this one got pushed to the side when other things from my life and work took over.

The 5 months started hectic…wrapping up my side gig (selling pet treats), a busy end of fiscal/calendar year at my main job. Then I went on my Christmas vacation that included a bout of mild Covid for me that still knocked my endurance down. 2022 came and just went full rollercoaster on me - personally, family, work and others.

However, all throughout the 5 months, I kept feeling really overwhelmed and pressed. Stress was coming from both personal and professional sides of my life. I took several small breaks here and there.

What do i do during times like these? Breaks!

My go to is a short coffee break in the middle of my day. I also did some vacation - trips to Florida and Mexico. However, even with all the coffee breaks and trips, I realized it wasn’t enough. Something else has to drop. So I decided that my writing would take a back seat. I had to take a break from one of the many things I did. One that is longer than a coffee break.

At the end, I think the hiatus was important and beneficial to me. I realized during this time, that I liked writing. Writing was actually a part of my self care and I decided to continue with it. Sometimes it takes a step back to see the bigger picture and assess the situation clearly. It takes a break to relieve the pressure and also reassess everything.

What does this mean? You’ll hear more from me!

This Monday, I wanted to share that everyone has a mental health story. This is mine and i am sharing a tip that I use to help me manage my physical and emotional state. So take a break. a coffee break, a hiatus, a sabbatical…take as long as you need. It’s going to be all right.

Let’s talk about our stories. Tell me yours.

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