Writing Prompt: How Do you Recharge?

Last week, I posted about how I’ve been feeling a little too stressed lately. This week, my kids are on spring break. I worked a few days this week, but was also able to take time up in the mountains to ski, soak in hot springs, read books, sleep, and relax with my family. We’ve been addicted to the TV show Only Murders in the Building, and have have spent hours on the couch together every night before bed, laughing and speculating about who the murderer might be. It’s been lovely!

This time up in the mountains has really helped me to recharge. I’m noticing that I’m sleeping better, and my overall stress level has dropped significantly. Although it can be hard to take breaks like this, it feels worth it.

Let’s reflect on some ways you like to recharge your own batteries!
🖊📖 What are some of your favorite activities that help you recharge?
🖊📖 What restful activities do you enjoy?
🖊📖 What more active types of activities do you enjoy, like hobbies, sports, social events, etc.?
🖊📖 Where do you like to go to recharge? Do you prefer to recharge at home (maybe in a specific area of your home), go somewhere else, or a little of both? Do you like to recharge outdoors or indoors?
🖊📖 Do you prefer to be alone to recharge, with other people, or a little of both? Which people in your life help you feel recharged?
🖊📖 What self-care behaviors (like exercise, sleep, etc.) feel good and enjoyable to you?🖊📖 What gets in the way of doing the things that help you recharge? Do you have enough time to recharge, or do you wish you had more?
🖊📖 Can you give yourself permission to prioritize recharging more?
🖊📖 Is there something small you can do to recharge your batteries TODAY?

I’m a clinical psychologist, co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock, and author of the books ACT for Burnout and ACT Daily Journal. You can find me online at drdebbiesorensen.com.