Taking a breath

 

It's okay to stop and catch your breath.

When you climb a mountain you expect to stop at intervals and catch your breath. After all, the air gets thinner and you need to adjust.

So why do we sometimes feel that we have to keep going in other situations? 

It's okay to take it slowly, to pause, to take stock. After all, pausing doesn't make you go backwards; it just means that for a short time you're not going forwards. But not going forwards is not the same as not making any progress. Pausing and catching your breath is preparing yourself for the rest of the journey. Pausing for a while may actually help you to complete the project quicker in the long run because you've gathered the necessary resources. 

So be kind to yourself and catch your breath when you need to.