When it’s something I am passionate about (like my business), I notice that I experience a surge of energy and emotion, at least initially.  And with my little guy going off to preschool, I’ve had a whole lot going on internally as the day has been approaching. 

So then what happens?  Well, this afternoon, I crashed.  This is definitely a pattern for me.  I know that I need recovery time built into my schedule.  I really do know this.  But, once again, I did not make a point of scheduling it in.  And now, as so many times before, I was feeling like my energy had been zapped right out of me.

Fortunately, I also know that when I honor my need for rest and recovery, as I was able to do this afternoon, I can then get back into the game and come from a place of renewed energy once again.

What about you?  When you get involved in something new, or something big happens in your life, what do you notice about your energy levels?

Events, both big and small, new beginnings, milestones in our own lives or in the lives of those we love…all of these trigger a range of emotions within us.  And whether the emotions we experience are positive or negative (or perhaps even a combination), we will begin to feel less than our best if we don’t allow ourselves the time to recover. 

How could you start honoring your need for rest and recovery in your own life?