Feel like the world is closing in on you and seems too much to bear? Are you bouncing off walls?

Well, you need to halt, take stock, make adult time-outs a priority. 

Adult time-outs stimulate and rejuvenate. Time-out also makes regular tasks and work-life appear less burdensome. Time outs allow you time to mend, recuperate, and recover.

When you feel burnt out, crushed, or swamped, take an adult time-out to relax and de-stress. Disconnecting ever so often from everyday life stresses and chaotic goings-on is refreshing. 

Sometimes just meeting the demands can be burdensome or put you in a tailspin. Get rid of overwhelming stress. Stop trying to accomplish all your expectations, goals, and responsibilities in one swipe. 

Short temporary check-out sessions are helpful. Such periodic time-outs are essential for reflection to put things into perspective and avoid being snowed-under.

Adult Time Out Healthful Reliefs:

• Curb burnout before it takes hold. Pay attention to yourself.
• Welcome feelings of calmness. 
• Take the time to unwind, have a break and relax your mind.
• Make each moment count. Lovingly take care of yourself with pleasurable moments that bring you peace, joy, and comfort. 
• Get in touch with your feelings before they become overwhelming.
• Manage your emotions. They can cause distressing responses and symptoms of ill health.
• Exhale, come up for air, take a breather, put your feet up and relax. 
• Turn off the headphones and all electronic devices. Alone time requires eliminating such distractions.
• Spend time alone, get along with yourself, by yourself. Surrender to your aloneness.
• Discover how to enjoy yourself and how to laugh at yourself.
•  Laughter triggers the release of endorphins that promote an overall sense of wellbeing.
• Laughter medicine benefits your health by decreasing stress hormones and increasing immune cells.
• Make a habit of welcoming humor and smile as often as you can.
• Ease your stress even if it means choosing to rebuff or delay connecting with people.
• Take control, know your limit, and respect your boundaries.
• Meditate, relax, and recharge. Mindfulness helps you to connect to yourself with kindness and compassion.
• Focus on more exercise and eating healthier to enhance your wellbeing.

Adult Time-Outs can tweak what is 'You' racing against time and running yourself ragged. Just keep in mind these time-outs do not have to be a full-fledged vacation break.