We all have times where we are super busy and stressed. There are some people that often have a habit of over-scheduling themselves. Most of us forget how important relaxing and downtime is. i did forget, until I read this essay in my English Class.
"Nothing Is Doing Something" by Anna Quindlen (which you can read here: http://languageartsnhs.wikispaces.com/file/view/Argumentative+Pieces.pdf
In her essay, Anna mentions in her essay that when we just relax and think during our downtime, it fuels our creativity. We start thinking and pondering. This gives us the chance to produce our own ideas and creativity.
"Nothing Is Doing Something" by Anna Quindlen (which you can read here: http://languageartsnhs.wikispaces.com/file/view/Argumentative+Pieces.pdf
In her essay, Anna mentions in her essay that when we just relax and think during our downtime, it fuels our creativity. We start thinking and pondering. This gives us the chance to produce our own ideas and creativity.
What About Downtime?
During downtime, we create our own thoughts and ideas, which sometimes result in goals or DREAMS. This makes us our own individual. With downtime, we are becoming our own person with thinking for ourselves.. Downtime gives us time to organize and process our thoughts and whats going on around us.
When we are so busy, and finally get time to stop and unwind. It relieves our stress and gives the gift of relaxation. Relieving stress is one of the keys to HAPPINESS
During downtime, we create our own thoughts and ideas, which sometimes result in goals or DREAMS. This makes us our own individual. With downtime, we are becoming our own person with thinking for ourselves.. Downtime gives us time to organize and process our thoughts and whats going on around us.
When we are so busy, and finally get time to stop and unwind. It relieves our stress and gives the gift of relaxation. Relieving stress is one of the keys to HAPPINESS
Children and Down Time
It is common for parents to over-schedule their children. Maybe they do it out of habit and tradition, or maybe because of the child's interests. Please do not misunderstand me. I am NOT saying that children should not get involved. I believe children should get involved with a variety activities, but I believe that downtime is as (or more) important as these activities. When children have downtime, it gives them a chance to produce life dreams. It also gives children a chance to just be a kid.
If children are over-involved while growing up, they could end up following others' actions instead of their own unique ideas or interests. Also, kids that are over-scheduled through out their childhood may develop a habit of over-scheduling.
Scheduling
Scheduling and organizing events and plans is a great tool for every day life., but there is one rule.
DO NOT OVER-SCHEDULE YOURSELF!
There are two types of "down time": personal, and socializing. Sometimes you need to have personal downtime where you can just be by yourself. Socializing down time is where you spend time with family and friends while relaxing and communicating. Make sure you make time for both. Because it is important, it is a good idea to schedule downtime
What To Do During Downtime
Down time doesn't necessarily mean that you have to lay motionless and just think. Down time is time of relaxation and thinking. There are many things you can do while having your personal downtime, hobbies, for example. Here are a few things:
But How Much Down Time Do We need?
This is different for each person, but I personally believe we SHOULD have at least one good, solid hour of downtime per day.
I honestly think without my personal downtime, I would either have a heart attack from stress, or go insane. I sure would not be as creative as I am, if I didn't have time to think of creative ideas.
Take on the challenge of scheduling a hour, at minimum, for downtime a day. When it comes to this down time, try it with just laying down and meditating. Lose the distractions and turn off your phone. And let you mind wonder and spark your creative imagination.
RELAX. ENJOY. BE CREATIVE
Happy Creating!
Love,
CREATIVE CAILEY MARIE
It is common for parents to over-schedule their children. Maybe they do it out of habit and tradition, or maybe because of the child's interests. Please do not misunderstand me. I am NOT saying that children should not get involved. I believe children should get involved with a variety activities, but I believe that downtime is as (or more) important as these activities. When children have downtime, it gives them a chance to produce life dreams. It also gives children a chance to just be a kid.
If children are over-involved while growing up, they could end up following others' actions instead of their own unique ideas or interests. Also, kids that are over-scheduled through out their childhood may develop a habit of over-scheduling.
Scheduling
Scheduling and organizing events and plans is a great tool for every day life., but there is one rule.
DO NOT OVER-SCHEDULE YOURSELF!
There are two types of "down time": personal, and socializing. Sometimes you need to have personal downtime where you can just be by yourself. Socializing down time is where you spend time with family and friends while relaxing and communicating. Make sure you make time for both. Because it is important, it is a good idea to schedule downtime
What To Do During Downtime
Down time doesn't necessarily mean that you have to lay motionless and just think. Down time is time of relaxation and thinking. There are many things you can do while having your personal downtime, hobbies, for example. Here are a few things:
- fishing
- writing
- painting/art
- cooking
- exercising/ running
- cleaning/ organizing (surprisingly)
- listening to music
- drawing
- driving
- going on walks
- meditating
- IDEA BOOK (tutorial and ideas coming soon!)
But How Much Down Time Do We need?
This is different for each person, but I personally believe we SHOULD have at least one good, solid hour of downtime per day.
I honestly think without my personal downtime, I would either have a heart attack from stress, or go insane. I sure would not be as creative as I am, if I didn't have time to think of creative ideas.
Take on the challenge of scheduling a hour, at minimum, for downtime a day. When it comes to this down time, try it with just laying down and meditating. Lose the distractions and turn off your phone. And let you mind wonder and spark your creative imagination.
RELAX. ENJOY. BE CREATIVE
Happy Creating!
Love,
CREATIVE CAILEY MARIE
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