Unplugged and alone = refreshing
This week was the first time since the last week of January that I took an hour by myself unplugged. I grabbed some lunch and sat outside to eat and enjoy the weather, no laptop, no cell phone, just me some food and the sun. Every time I do this, I relish the moments. Having 4 kids, my wife and being connected all day through my phone, laptop, home PC and XBOX Live, all of which I enjoy, can also catch up to me.
In fact, at home with our kids we have 2 hours of quiet time every day for them. This is time where all the kids go to their own room with no electronics and they can do anything as long as it doesn’t disturb others (i.e., not too loud). They usually end up reading, writing or even some times sleeping. Well as my mom used to say = if it’s not good for kids, usually it’s not good for adults either, and if it is good for kids, usually it’s good for adults too.
I highly recommend for others to do something like this as it is truly is a time of refreshing. So if it’s been awhile, turn off all your electronics and go relax by yourself a bit! You won’t regret it.