once upon
a time,
the concept of ‘time out’ sent shivers down our
pre-pubescent spines. Sitting quietly in one spot
while we ponder all the things we’ve done wrong?
No thanks – we’ll make the bed and stop piffi ng
spitballs at our brothers, sorry Mum!
But as time marched on and we got the hang of
household chores (and saliva-covered missiles
somehow lost their charm), we found a new
appreciation for a little time out. A moment to
take a quick breath and regroup; a break from the
never-ending hustle and bustle. No longer a dreaded
punishment, we’ve come to realise that time outs
are an essential and happy-making part of life.
They could be big (a jaunt across the globe to try
on a new home); small (burying your nose in a
dreamy novel); productive (growing crisp veggies
from scratch); or idle (slothing about on the couch).
But no matter the way you do it, it’s important to hit
pause every once in a while. Who knows –
you might even be doing it right now.
xx Sophie and the frankie team
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