3 ways to nurture yourself when you are busy
It is not easy to focus on yourself when you are busy and when that is the last thing on your mind. But that is precisely the moment when you need to slow down – and take care of yourself. Because you are stressed.
Stress can be good or bad – and your job is to identify when it gets bad.
Usually during those moments, you are tired, overgiving, people-pleasing, putting others before you. Nothing feels enough. Time is running out. You run from place A to place B. Barely have time to eat.
But what if you had the guts to slow down – even for 10 minutes? That will help you get more control of your life, feel better, and you will get everything done that you were supposed to do – in a faster and better way.
Here are 3 different things you can do in those 10 minutes.
1. Meditate for 10 minutes
The good old meditation is always an excellent way to slow down and reconnect with yourself. It is being said that you should meditate daily for at least 20 minutes and 1 h if you don’t have time to meditate.
If that 1h feels too much right now, meditate for at least 5-10 minutes. The best thing is that you can do this wherever you are, in any situation, even at your work desk with your eyes open.
2. Go for a walk alone without any distractions
A simple walk alone always does wonders, clears your mind, and reconnects you with yourself. Even better if you can spend at least 15 minutes in nature (even a park will do)! Because research shows that spending a minimum of 15 min increases your well-being and happiness.
3. Nurture your inner child
You might feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and all other things at the moment. So use those 10 minutes to connect with your inner child who needs you and your love at the moment.
1. Bring your hands to your body, close your eyes (if you can), and invite the inner child to appear.
2. Imagine or feel how a child version of you is in front of you.
3. Take that child to your arms, and whisper beautiful things into her/his ear. Ask what your inner child needs. Tell her/him:
– All is well. You are safe.
– You matter, and you are wonderful.
– I see you, and I see your needs.
4. Spend time in this loving energy and once you are ready, open your eyes.
Heal with me for a sec.
Pick the one thing that resonates the most with you right now and connect with the calmness within.
Once you do that, your day will become like a totally new day.
Essi Koski-Lammi
Essi Koski-Lammi is a business mentor, intuitive healer and conscious interior designer who works at the intersection of identity, business and space. She supports women founders and entrepreneurs in stepping into the next level of who they are becoming and creating businesses and environments that truly reflect them. With an MSc in Business, a background in global branding and marketing, a diploma in interior design, and over 20 years of experience in meditation and energy healing, Essi brings together strategic clarity and deep inner work. Through her work, women gain the courage to lead their businesses more visibly, make aligned decisions and shape businesses, homes and workspaces that support their growth and wellbeing.
