Running on Empty? Making Time to Switch Off
Updated: Nov 2
Most of us know the feeling. The diary is full, the phone never stops, and by Friday you're running on fumes. Work, family, the house, the car needing its MOT... it all piles up, and the first thing to go is any time for yourself.
Lots of people who come to see me in Chorley say the same thing: life has been non-stop, and they can't remember the last time they properly sat still.
This post isn't about fixing anything. It's about making a bit of room to slow down, and what that can look like.
Who tends to run on empty?
Pretty much anyone, but I hear it a lot from:
Business owners and the self-employed
People in busy jobs, whether that's an office, a classroom, a ward or a building site
Parents and carers juggling everyone else's needs
People who always "just get on with it"
If that sounds like you, you're in good company.
Small ways to make time to switch off
You don't need a week in the sun. A few small habits can give you a breather:
Get outside. A walk round Astley Park, along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal or up towards Healey Nab is a lovely way to clear your head.
Put the phone in another room for an hour in the evening.
Have a proper lunch break, away from the screen.
Book something in just for you, and treat it like any other appointment you wouldn't cancel.
Talk to someone. A friend, a family member, or your GP if things feel like too much.
Quiet time that's just for you
For some people, part of making time for themselves is a Bowen session. Here's what it's actually like:
You stay fully clothed. No oils, and no getting changed.
It's gentle. Bowen uses light rolling moves over the muscles and fascia. There's no cracking and no deep pressure.
There are pauses. After a few moves I step out of the room for a couple of minutes and you simply rest. It's often the bit people say they look forward to most.
It's calm and unhurried. My clinic is a quiet room at my home in Chorley, not a busy spa.
Many people tell me they find a session deeply relaxing, and some say it's the first time all week they've switched off. Everyone is different, though, and I'll never promise a particular result.
Your first visit is about an hour, because we start with a chat about you and your health. Follow-up sessions are about 45 minutes.
Look after the basics too
Bowen is a complementary therapy. It sits alongside your GP and any other care you have, never instead of it. If you're feeling exhausted, low, or you have pain that won't settle, please speak to your GP first. I'm always happy for you to check with them before booking.
Prices
First Bowen visit: £50
Follow-up sessions: £45
Bring a friend to your first visit: £50 for the two of you
Fancy making some time for yourself?
If you'd like some calm, gentle time set aside just for you, you can book online here. Or give me a ring or a text on 07894 283038 if you'd like a quick chat first. No pressure at all.
Brett
Lancashire Bowen Therapy, 16 Cherry Tree Grove, Chorley, PR6 7BL
Small moves. Big difference.
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