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Is your emotional bandwidth taking a dip?



Dont we all occassionally need a break from the daily grind? We sometimes are so emotionally drained that we cannot handle anything more. We exercise, eat nutritious food, sleep for more than six hours and still feel exhausted. Is it because there is too much on the plate?

So much is expected from you. Kids want to play with you, hubby wants to know where his socks have disappeared for the 23rd time, you have to decide what you want to wear for work, inlaws just called to know when you can spend time with them, boss wants to know if you can prove your mettle and that he has not made a mistake by hiring a woman who has two kids and a lot going on with her.

So many decisions. Small or not, doesn't matter. The fact that so many people are dependent on you for all the answers can be sometimes overwhelming. When as friends, women talk and share, they expect to get support from each other. They share stories and experiences and ask- what do you think? Am I doing the right thing. Now if they are just looking for a casual empathy talk, you are safe otherwise you have to be cautious if you are going to be the decisive factor.

Everyday if you keep going, without taking a break, you are going to be emotionally exhausted no matter how much you exercise or sleep. If you are not going to recharge by taking a break, your emotional health will take a toll.

Whenever you feel like you have reached rock bottom. Stop. Rejuvenate yourself. Cut yourself off from the routine and do something different where you dont have to be in charge all the time. Relax. Refill your emotional bandwidth before hitting the routine with a bang. Then repeat.

If you want to be of any help to yourself and others please take good care of yourself. In being kind and generous to others we tend to forget ourselves and ignore our own needs. Start by caring for yourself first and understand that its not selfish. Please yourself first. When you are happy, it will be infectious and everyone around you will be happy. Only when you are fully recharged, can you bring a change in your surroundings and be more happy. Cheers!

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  1. ओहित म्हणे23 April 2019 at 02:39

    Slow down, make a way thru the clutter, and there you are back with the cruise control...

    I am sure, it's not as easy as it sounds. Also not as difficult as it has become. Do you listen to Sadguru or similar talks?

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  2. Missgoofy39.23 April 2019 at 07:01

    I have listened to few of his talks. He is very good.

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