25/04/2026
Have you ever taken some time out for yourself, whether its a day off work, or pausing in the day to sit quietly for a while, knowing it is important and something you want to do and then found it uncomfortable or awkward, because you feel you should be doing something "productive" with your time?
I have! All of the time!
When I left the NHS, one of my priorities was to incorporate a much slower pace to my daily life whilst still feeling productive and fulfilled. This meant time to pause, breath, eat and rest. But sometimes sitting with myself is hard, I feel like I should be busying with something, going somewhere, spending time with my kid, getting the housework done, tackling the to do list of life.
But here’s what I have come to realise over time. That was my nervous system in overdrive. Constantly wanting to have everything organised and under control, even the things I couldnt control, as it felt safe, secure, familiar, predictable. Somewhere along the line I had learned that doing nothing = lazy or bad.
And although I am still practicing at this and at times it is difficult. Now, instead of filling every minute of every day with something that seemingly needs doing or sorting, I carve out space to sit quietly in the garden, read a book mid afternoon, change up daily routines, delay dinner (because lets face it no one is going to starve if dinner is an hour later than usual, but I might feel less hassled not having to crack on with another task as soon as I walk in the door).
And the results? Not only do I feel a physical sense of calm in my body, but my mind feels slower, more thoughtful, I am less forgetful then I was and my days feel longer (in a good way). I adore my working life and now I am beginning to love my time with and for myself and the knock on effect it has on those around me too is quite astounding.
I know that many of my clients can relate to this too and for those that have shared, I know how much their reflexology sessions have helped them in their journey to finding some peace and acceptance, resulting in a much calmer mind and body and contentment in their daily lives.
I am so proud of you all on your wellness journeys and feel privileged to be a part of them.
If you’ve ever felt like this or are feeling like this at the moment, pop a 💚 in the comments, let others know they aren't alone and do yourself a favour, do something today for YOU without the guilt. It can feel strange at first, but with practice you will learn to love it 🤗
