When was the last time you did sweet FA?

I learned the hard way how important it is for me to schedule in fun, time out and rest! 

I do all of those often and it really has made all the difference to my life. 

But this week I realised there was a gap in my self care routine. 

I never do nothing. Just pure and simple nothing! 

I watch tv occasionally, I read and listen to books often, I see friends and I do yoga. 

All very relaxing and enjoyable but they are all ‘doing’ activities that require my mental attention. 

This week, for the first time in a really long time I just sat with my thoughts for an hour. 

No phone, no book, no music, no anything! 

Just me, myself and I. 

At first I was a little fidgety as I’m not at all used to not occupying my mind. 

But then I felt myself relax and that’s when it got interesting...

I started to explore some really important questions, that for so many of us get little attention!

Where am I in my life versus where I want to be? 

Where do I want to be? 

Am I taking steps to get there?

What’s holding me back? 

What makes me happy? 

What makes me unhappy? 

What am I afraid of? 

I had a great conversation with myself which allowed me to really take stock of how far I’ve come and where I’m going. 

Doing sweet FA might seem like a waste of time but I came away from doing nothing with a clear mind and clarity on who I am and what I want. 

I’d call that a productive use of time wouldn’t you?