The Art of Disconnecting: Nurturing Inner Calm for an Upgraded Life

by | Jul 25, 2023 | Coaching, Time Management

Do you find it challenging to escape the relentless pace of life and experience a true sense of calm and rest?

You’re not alone.

Fatigue has become a societal issue, with the struggle to disconnect from work, social media, and daily obligations.

Maybe the time has come to reclaim your peace of mind and embrace the transformative power of disconnecting?

  • In our fast-paced world, the constant stimulation perpetuates stress and prevents us from finding inner calm.
  • Blurring the boundaries between personal and professional life amplifies this demand, leading to feelings of guilt if we don’t keep up.
  • Furthermore, amidst information overload and endless choices, anxiety can arise from the fear of perpetual dissatisfaction.
  • We believe there’s always something better out there, causing stress and exhaustion when taking simple or more complex decisions (buying furniture, supplies, choosing a partner…)!

All these beliefs and expectations… What if the holiday period was an opportunity to reimagine our habits and envisage a new way of living?

Let’s consider together a self-help list when we try to stop and slow down our fatigued mind- on holiday- first.

  1. The first step is recognizing that our “typical” pace of life does not serve us (e.g. in this context: for the holidays). We have the power to choose a different path. Our brain craves familiarity, but we can interrupt this pattern and recondition ourselves for another rhythm.
  2. We may feel guilty for “taking a break”, fearing we are not productive enough. Why is that? It is high time to redefine our perspective on idleness and embrace the value of stillness.
  3. Moreover, we must acknowledge that there will never be a “good moment” for that (or any 😊) break to happen, a “magical” moment when we have accomplished everything perfectly or attended to every demand… Waiting for that illusionary finish line will only perpetuate our fatigue.
  4. Remember that- even where intentionally planned- embarking on a tête-à-tête with ourselves – for shorter or longer time-periods- may be quite uncomfortable at first… Indeed, our “addicted” minds tend to seek external distractions as a means of avoiding self-reflection.
  5. Try to practice the thought and belief that rest and self-reflection will come, in time, by doing nothing….!
  6. It may be useful to carefully consider a common “trap” of excessively “indulging” in self-care practices or other activities, as supposed catalysis for self-reflection…
  7. On the other hand, well-chosen “rituals” can help – in time, and where regular- to create the right intentions and expectations for our mind and body to relax.

And in our “normal” pace of life, what if it was possible to replicate this?

By intentionally allocating moments solely for self-care, we access an inner calm that becomes essential and natural. These small pauses enable us to navigate life with greater resilience and vitality.

As a coach specializing in emotional intelligence and leadership, I invite you to embrace the art of disconnecting and establishing a coaching practice for yourself.

Let’s work together to enhance self-awareness, cultivate your inner wisdom and develop your resilience to address your life transitions & challenges.

Reach out to me for a coaching session and map out the possibilities of a journey of self-discovery and growth!

Together, we’ll explore how you can better tackle the challenges of modern life and nurture your emotional intelligence and leadership skills in that 😊

Sincerely yours,

Dr Sophie