Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
The Power of Doing Nothing
The Power of Doing Nothing
The Power of Doing Nothing
Friday 23rd August 2024
Discover how taking a deliberate break can be a powerful tool for self-care and healing. Tune in to 'Coming Up for Air' to learn more.
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Episode Overview
- Taking a break can help you clear mental clutter and gain new perspectives.
- Doing nothing can be a powerful tool for self-care and healing.
- Slowing down can reduce anxiety and improve mental clarity.
- Sometimes, not intervening is the best way to support a loved one struggling with addiction.
- Balancing productivity with rest is essential for overall well-being.
Being lazy is actually healing. You get to feed yourself quietly and calm your system down.
Ever felt guilty for just sitting around and doing nothing? In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction', hosts Laurie McDougall, Kayla Solomon, and Dominique Simone Levine dive into the surprising benefits of taking a deliberate break. Kayla shares her personal experience of an unplanned vacation where she had no choice but to slow down and simply be.
She realised that doing nothing can actually be a powerful tool for self-care, healing, and gaining new perspectives. Laurie and Dominique chime in with their own struggles and victories in embracing stillness amidst their busy lives. They discuss how taking a pause can help you reduce anxiety, clear your mind, and come up with better solutions to problems. The conversation also touches on the importance of not stepping in to fix everything for your loved one struggling with addiction.
Sometimes, doing nothing is the best way to support them. So, if you're someone who feels the need to constantly be on the move, this episode might just change your perspective. It's a refreshing take on the art of slowing down and the hidden power in doing nothing.