Why I'm Going Back To Switch Off Sundays

Switch Off Sundays.

Something that I used to make time for, which was sort of a guilty pleasure. I didn't watch movies or tv shows, I did not play on the computer, I stopped checking Facebook and emails and I rarely texted or called anyone. It was bliss. Pure bliss. Then I started to feel guilty. I would come back to Facebook and my phone on Monday and have all these messages from people. Anyone in this world who has Facebook and a mobile knows the hassle you get from people when you don't respond. 

What did I do instead of spending my whole day online? I read books. I made jewellery. I crafted cards. I gave myself some solo time to have a D&M with my inner person. Discovered things I never knew about myself. Ultimately, improved my mental and physical well-being. 

It was lovely. Then, like most things, I sort of just stopped doing SOS. There was no decision to stop... it just happened. I started consuming so much more media and constantly talking to people. While I love my friends and chatting to them... I also know I need "me" time. Is that selfish? Some people would say yes. Am I a better person when I take time for myself? Yes, yes, yes! Without a doubt. When I stopped doing SOS, I drifted back into bad habits, and then I started to feel down and not really myself and couldn't figure out what had happened. I had lost that special connection with myself that is vital to my well-being. 

So in honour of looking after myself and making changes that will benefit me, I am re-instating Switch Off Sundays. 
It means (to me):

• No TV (tv shows, movies, etc)
• No Facebook, emails, social media sites, blogs, computer games, absolutely nothing to do with a computer.
• No phone. The only exception will be a if a family member rang up. Since most of mine text or ring on a different day, it shouldn't be a issue.

What I will do instead:

• Craft - bead, card-making, drawing, painting, whatever I feel drawn to.
• Read.
• Listen to music (I will use my iPod for this, however it won't be connected to the internet. It will just play music from my iTunes library.
• Practice my spiritual path.
• Relax.
• Spend time outside with nature. 
• Manicures/ pedicures.
• Get a massage.
• Meditation
• Yoga

Of course, there can be many more things added to the list and I probably won't do all of them every Sunday. The point of SOS is to make it as relaxing as possible for myself and to create time for the things I enjoy.

It's also making a point of disconnecting from the world. I know it won't stop turning if I take some time out from Facebook. I know my friends won't stop talking to me because I take one day off from speaking to them. (If they do, than not a big loss of a "friend", is it?) I feel that because everyone is so switched on all the time, nobody really knows themselves anymore. This practice for me, is about taking back my own personal power and discovering who I am! I can't wait to start.

I originally got the idea from Leonie Dawson who is a wonderful, incredible, hippy/business/mamma/gigglesnorting lady! This is her masterlist which I always refer back to when I get a bit stuck for ideas.

Anyone interested in joining me on a mini-mind-holiday?
If you do it, let me know how it goes in the comments!

Goddess Rosalinda.