I’m Instituting Quiet Time.

And by “quiet time” I mean no screen time or auditory input. I’ve been noticing how most of my cup-filling activities are not doing much for me. And that when I crave a nap, what I long for most is a break from constant input. Podcasts, music, background TV.

I'm never not halfway listening or watching something. Going on walks, cleaning, knitting, working out. This doesn’t allow my brain or body to fully settle into the relaxing rythm of whatever it is I’m doing.

I think I’ll start with something small: no screen time for 30 minutes while I drink my coffee in the morning. I feel the least resistance to this and even look forward to it. Cleaning is annoying so I’m fine with making it tolerable through podcasts.

Have you found yourself sucked in to non-stop input? What does “quiet time” look like for you?