Time
Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
- Vicki Corona
Time management and time itself have been on my mind quite a lot lately. How to decide to use your time, with whom you decide to spend it, will at the end of the day define who you are and who you choose to become. It is highly common for neurodivergent folks to struggle with time management and awareness in the general sense of the term. We are also constanly struggling with the feeling of overwhelm.
It is important to take time for actual rest and relaxation and to not constantly be going and going. There is an actual difference between being in an actual state of being and feeling frozen as a response from one's nervous system and enjoying rest and relaxation. The "moments that take our breath away", part does not have to be grandiose. It can be as simple as admiring a beautiful sunset or having a pleasurable brunch with people you actually enjoy the company of.
Breathwork is also quite an asset for nervous system regulation, similarly to humming or voice exercises. The nervous system needs time. Things have to be done mindfully and intentionally. There is a saying that goes as follows: "Good things take time." Well then a "good" as in healthy and functional, nervous system takes time to process and digest. We live in a fast pace world, where our attention is constantly sollicited. Why not turn this attention to what our bodies, minds and souls are actually critically needing?
JH