My friend drives his granddaughter to soccer practice each week and he says he’s grateful that he’s been asked to help since the time alone in the car with her is all that’s usually available to him.
“My kids and grandkids are so busy and moving so fast that they never have quiet time, time to do nothing.”
Hmm, how many of us take quiet time today?
Fifty years ago, we had Sundays for quiet time because most businesses were closed. Shopping wasn’t even an option. In fact, only a few gas stations and restaurants were open. Families visited friends and relatives on the weekends and activities were typically low-key.
Was it healthier for families when Sundays were do-nothing days? Contrary to the past, we now find most people overscheduled with activity seven days a week!
Is quiet time necessary for adults?
Emphatically, the answer is YES! Experts agree that downtime is important.
Here are 6 reasons to make quiet time a priority in your life.
Quiet time…
- boosts our health
- recharges our energy
- reminds us of our priorities
- maximizes creativity
- feeds the soul
- reduces stress and anxious feelings
Writing in a journal, changing your personal perspective, tapping (EFT), and doing yoga are all healthy quiet-time options. What do you do?
Please share your thoughts in the comment box below.
Do you already schedule quiet time for yourself?
What are ways you bring quiet into your life?
Recent scientific studies have shown that noise is a factor in a range of health related illnesses including heart disease. Quiet space is hard to find these days with leaf blowers, lawnmowers, traffic, cell phone loud talkers in public places, even at our library where rock music played for a year (the theme was “Avon Lake Public Library Rocks). We have car alarms going off, sirens blaring, loud music and televisions playing in many retail places, and doctors’ offices. I find peaceful time often at our Lake Erie Veterans’ Park, especially when school is in session. I find quiet space at Rio’s coffee shop and at the Old Firehouse (senior center). It is important to our mental and physical well being to lessen our exposure to noise pollution. Thanks for bringing this matter to your forum.
You’re right, Ann! It’s HARD to find a place to be QUIET!