Why breakouts are so important!
Deceleration has become the true luxury of our time. Being offline and having time for ourselves are integral parts of our well-being. But how do I create these "islands of time" in the daily hamster wheel?
Get out of the hamster wheel
Taking ourselves out of this hamster wheel every now and then, temporarily allowing ourselves a little time out and reflecting is more than good. It is the prerequisite for our well-being, both mentally and physically. But how do I manage to integrate these little islands of time into my everyday life? Meditation, yoga, mindfulness, conscious eating and sport are on everyone's lips and we are usually familiar with them. Certainly also very good tools that enable a recalibration of our selves in everyday life. However, it is of little use to me if I consider yoga, for example, as a pending task that still has to be done quickly. If I rush through my yoga programme under pressure to perform and go home dissatisfied because my colleague knows the yoga postures better than I do. It is also of little use to rush through the forest with headphones on the run for the new best time.
Creating everyday islands of time
Time islands only make sense if you detach yourself from all promises of performance, demands on yourself and others and other requirements. Doing nothing is the key. Not possible - many will now say. Doing nothing is not possible! Either I meditate or I jog or I... Our head offers a huge to-do list for the time that is actually meant as free time. And even if there is no planned activity, "dead time" is immediately bridged with digital "helpers". The addiction to waste one's free time with social media and other digital trivia is omnipresent.
Plan and consciously look for your personal island of time. Integrate small, short time-out snippets into your everyday life. With a little practice, you will be able to carry out these time-outs more spontaneously and in a variety of places. Below you will find a few ideas and tips.
