You may have seen in the media that Justin Bieber has cancelled the remaining dates of his Purpose world tour. Understandably some people aren’t happy. Not much has been said about the reasons for this change in plans but his manager commented on Instagram that Justin’s soul and wellbeing needed to come first.
Taking a time out
Sometimes all you really want to do it take a break. It could be stepping away from your workspace for 10 minutes to get a coffee, or it might be a couple of days doing nothing much. Whatever it looks like, we could all do with time away from the stress and strain sometimes. Knowing when you need to take a step back and regroup can be difficult. Especially when you have pressing responsibilities. However being able to read the signs can also be the difference between a happy healthy you or a stressed, burnt-out, emotional mess.
If you can relate to any of the following, it may just be time to put everything in hold and just give yourself a bit of a rest:
Little things matter far too much
If you’re a bit on the sensitive side and every little set back or problem feels like an insurmountable obstacle it may be time to take a break. Life is full of unexpected moments but if you come to the end of your self and each curveball sends you into a tailspin, you need to stop, breath and regroup.
Your ‘get up and go’ has gone
We all have days when we struggle to get motivated but if you are constantly struggling to muster up any energy or enthusiasm for your day-to-day life there is something wrong.
The important things aren’t happening
Each person has their own list of things that are important in their life. It may be spending time with family, connecting with close friends, taking time to talk to God or looking after your physical health. If you’ve stopped doing the things that mean the most to you, the ones that really matter, that’s red flag that you shouldn’t ignore.
There are more wrongs than rights
Mistakes happen, but if you’re getting more things wrong than you normally do and noticing yourself making careless errors it’s time to step away for a while. When we need a break we often lose focus and aren’t as meticulous as we would normally be. That’s when silly lapses happen.
People keep saying you look tired
It’s never nice to be told you look awful but if friends and family are asking if you’re alright or saying you look rundown, listen to them. We can easily develop blind spots to our own needs so when those who care about us pick up that we’re not quite our usual selves, it’s important to pay attention.
Your temper is on speed dial
You know you need some rest and relaxation if you’ve lost control of your temper. If little things tip you over the edge and you fly into a rage at the smallest provocation switch off your phone, step away from the desk and take some time off.
Finding rest
Rest is an important part of life. Without it everything else will quickly unravel and you will cease to function. The Bible tells us that true rest is found in a relationship with Jesus. When we step away from stresses of life and hand the burdens we carry to Him we are able to find rest and the strength we need to live this life well.
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