Mini-breaks

“Sometimes it’s the saddest people who smile the brightest all because they do not wish to see anyone else feel the pain they feel.” ~ Anonymous 

It’s been a really long week for me even though, technically it’s actually been a short one due to this past Monday having been a holiday in Ontario.


I’m beyond overwhelmed and trying desperately to hold it all together most days right now and the constant demands I’m facing during my workday are only adding to my fate.


I found myself needing an escape from my office several times today in order to reset and try and collect myself again. 


As it is, I have to force myself to take a lunch break most days because there just aren’t enough hours in the day. I feel like I’m constantly bailing water out from a sinking boat.


Taking mini-breaks throughout the workday or in any stressful situation for that matter I know is ok; even if I feel really guilty doing so and can sometimes feel an increase in my anxiety level. 


But in not doing so when feeling the overwhelm or when learning to walk away when needed will only create further burnout and decrease one’s level of productivity in no time.


So today I took the necessary mini-breaks I needed. I had a good cry in the washroom, I did some breathing exercises, I reset my brain, put a smile back on my face and pulled myself together long enough to continue my day all because I chose to remove myself from my workspace for a few moments at a time.


Do you take mini-breaks at work when needed?


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Author: Kim Fluxgold

Wife, mom of 3 beautiful children, dog lover, creative sole and children's book Author. Sharing my journey with depression and anxiety through blogging in hopes of educating and ending the stigma. View all posts by Kim Fluxgold