A Day Alone

I'm taking Abby Kerr's INFJ Business class, and one of the things I'm learning about is recovery time.How much I need, what tasks require more or less recovery time, and the self-imposed limits I've crafted for what is the "correct" recovery time for me (read: hustling / being good enough / work first, play later etc.)Last week, I didn't feel so hot. In fact, it's the most out-of-it I've felt in a while. And even after a day of trying to take care of myself and starting to feel better, things were only looking slightly up.So after two days of this, I decide to call out of work. And thank goodness. The pure relief of not having any pressure, the freedom to do what I wanted, the delight of playing hooky - it was exactly what I needed. I felt better immediately.I saw my therapist, went to my favorite cafe and worked on my INFJ class, hunted down and rented a costume for a party, ate lunch and read a book at another fav cafe, and then came home to relax.It was bliss.And the reason I share this is because I forgot sometimes what I need. And maybe you do too. So here's a suggestion: I encourage you to take a day for yourself. I know that sounds indulgent, b/c it is. It is not often we are encouraged to take a day for ourselves. So if you can't go for that, try an afternoon or even an hour in a cafe, reading a magazine or a long walk outside alone. Allow yourself to pick something for you, and go for it.