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forthcoming. WE are replaceable on our jobs, ask brother Jamie
Foxx. WE are irreplaceable to our loved ones. Since the start of the year, I've noticed a significant increase in people calling to
start therapy because they've
"reached a breaking point" or feel as though they are "drowning." This declaration leads me to explore factors contributing
to their sense of drowning and self-care practices. Take a
moment and guess the factor
most commonly identified as a
source of relentless stress. If you guessed work, then you guessed
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correctly. Unfortunately, what
is also common is the belief in lack of time or the inability to
slow down momentarily to allow themselves to recharge or care for themselves healthily.
16 | HEALTH & WELLNESS
You can't perform at your most
optimal level if you're operating
on fumes. Your mind needs rest. Your body needs rest. Your soul needs rest. Involuntary rest
due to illness isn't the same
as voluntary rest. When you're
forced to rest due to an illness, your body shifts to recovery
mode and goes into overdrive,
working to replenish all it lost due
to illness or injury. However, when you consistently, strategically,
and voluntarily rest your body, you experience the optimal
benefit because your body isn't trying to recover from a deficit. When was the last time you
called your place of employment and said, "I'm calling out today?" Seriously, do you recall the last
time you decided to take the day off, not because you felt bad but
