How To Get Back On Track After Having Time Off

Emma Colsey-Nicholls
6 min readAug 9, 2022
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I believe that taking time out from your regular routine is good for the mind, body and soul.

We are not machines and no one can be completely ‘on it’ at all times. Having a break mentally and physically gives you a break from your thoughts, allowing you to be completely immersed in the moment, to be present and connect with others.

That’s why going on holiday often feels so good. As you slide your feet into the sand with a cocktail in hand it feels like an immense relief of knowing, that at that moment, nothing else matters. You can stop the thoughts from flying around your head for just one moment and totally be where you are at.

I have just got back from a week back in the UK visiting friends and family, it certainly wasn’t about having my feet in soft white sands, instead, I was realising just how scary rollercoasters are as you get older. The adrenaline junky in me used to thrive on this, but this time I was actually scared for my life.

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But the week out still allowed me to shut my laptop and didn’t open it once, only checking emails on my phone. I spent my time being in the moment. I haven’t worked out and have…

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Emma Colsey-Nicholls

Women’s Health and lifestyle coach. Top writer in Health. I write about health, habit creation and how to be a happier you. https://emmacolseynicholls.co.uk