Put Down That Load! February 11, 2014
Posted by nrhatch in Health & Wellness, Life Balance.comments closed
A lecturer on stress management raised a pitcher of margaritas into the air, then asked her audience, “How heavy is this pitcher?”
The audience called out answers ranging from four to eight pounds.
The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter as much as the relative weight.
“The longer you try to hold it up, the heavier it feels:
* Holding it for a minute is no problem.
* After an hour, your arm will ache.
* If you try to hold it all day, you’ll need an ambulance.”
As the audience considered her remarks, she continued: “In each case, the absolute weight remains the same, but the longer we hold it up, the heavier the relative weight becomes. The same is true with stress.”
“If we carry our burdens around all the time, they become heavier and heavier and we become more and more fatigued. We need to put our cares and concerns down once in a while to give ourselves a chance to recharge.”
With that, she poured herself a margarita, took a sip, and added, “Once we’re refreshed and recharged, we can carry our burdens more easily.”
Aah . . . that’s better!
Great advice! Whatever burdens you’re carrying right now, put them down and give yourself a chance to recharge. Take a mental health break.
Margaritas optional.
Inspiration: e-mail from unknown author
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