Because of the environmental impact of our energy usage, the ‘off switch’ has got a lot of publicity. Basically, if you’re not using it, switch it off – why use energy to power a standby button? What about your personal off switch? Are you in the habit of using it, or are you always ready to spring into action? My family are particularly rubbish at using their off switch – my dad recently went part time at work…and is busier on his days off than when he’s working.
My mom is like the energiser bunny – she can’t sit down until 200 jobs are completed. And me? Well I’m slightly better at it than my parents…but if you watch very closely, you will see that I am often multi-tasking…and because I am self-employed, my work tends to bleed into the weekend until I can’t remember the last time I didn’t switch on my laptop for 24 hours. Even when I’m out of the office for the day, I’ll get home, eat my tea and switch on for a couple of hours.
But last night I found my off-switch. I decided that I could leave my laptop switched off, and just relax instead. (Pause for collective gasp of amazement!) This weekend, find your off-switch and use it. Unlike the TV, stereo or computer, we recharge ourselves when we are switched off so give yourself a chance and CHILL!
Love
Donna.x