Are You Practicing Self-Attunement?
The importance of rest and disconnecting & my upcoming retreat!
We live in a society that glorifies busyness. We're told that the more we do, the more valuable we are. But this is simply not true. Rest is not a dirty word. It's not laziness. It's a necessary part of life and vital for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
A few weeks ago, I announced on social media that I've been experiencing what I call "work resistance." I've concluded that I'm ready to pivot into a different industry and redefine my work. Since then, my inbox and cellphone have been flooded with questions about my next career move and inquiries about what I'm looking to pursue. My response to everyone has been, "Right now, I just want to rest. I'm not in a rush to figure anything out."
Uncertainty can be anxiety-provoking for some. For me, uncertainty gives me an opportunity to dwell in the present and learn the importance of just being. Life does not always have to be figured out. This journey that I am on is all about fine-tuning my life, and the only way that can be done is for me to give myself an opportunity to rest so that I can be more self-aligned and self-attuned.
Self-attunement involves recognizing and responding to your own emotional and physical needs. It is a process of tuning into your inner world and understanding what your body and mind require at any given moment. Practicing self-attunement is key to promoting a deeper self-understanding and achieving a balance between your emotional and physical states. It allows you to successfully navigate through life by providing a nuanced perspective on self-care, enabling you to operate at your most effective and balanced state.
Maintaining a constant state of busyness can hinder your ability to self-reflect. This is because a busy lifestyle often leaves little room for introspection. Consequently, the relentless pursuit of work can lead to burnout, causing you to feel detached from your gifts, calling, needs, and desires.
I invite you to take a moment to self-reflect and ask yourself these questions to help you be more aligned with yourself.
Reflection questions
What physical sensations am I currently experiencing, and what might they be telling me about my needs?
What emotions am I feeling right now? Can I identify their source?
How am I taking care of my mental health? Are there areas where I could improve?
When was the last time I took a break just for myself? How did it make me feel?
Am I setting boundaries in my personal and professional life to ensure my well-being?
Tune in to my latest episode of Mindful With Minaa. In this episode, I discuss the importance of rest and self-attunement. I also share the different forms of rest that I am currently practicing, along with ways to care for your mental and emotional well-being.
If you are looking for a deeper opportunity to practice being more self-aligned through the art of self-discovery, I am excited to invite you to join me in November for my upcoming retreat, Let’s Heal Together: Self-Discovery & Tools for Healthy Connections, at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC.
The retreat will be held from Nov 15th-17th and will be a wonderful experience to dive deeper into the topics of boundaries, community care, relational building, mental fitness, and more. Space is limited, so register as soon as you can. I look forward to seeing you in person.
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