by
Juggler » Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:01 am
'Time out' is so important but not always easy to achieve. When I was looking after Dad I found the only way I could switch off was to immerse myself in something I enjoyed. If I moved away from the phone I felt guilty to start with but it was better for me too. The answerphone was always on.
A 30 mins swim or 20 mins walk around the block was good for my body and mind. Knitting, jigsaws and puzzles were mentally absorbing and I could be put them down quickly if necessary. Novels didn't work for me as I'm the kind of person who needs to sit and read for hours at a time without interruption.