Day 25: Time Out

At first, I didn't know what does 'time out' mean. Not litteraly, I mean... the real meaning of it. Why kids need a time-out when they get out of control? Why do sport teams need a time-out? Now I know...and fully understand.

Kids do need a time-out to clear their mind and calm their nerves. They need to understand that they have done something wrong and they need to apologize for that.

In sports, a time-out refers to a stoppage in the match for a short amount of time. This allows for the coaches of either team to communicate with the team, e.g. to determine strategy or inspire morale.

In my case, time-out means something quite exactly like both definitions. As an emotional person (who is currently learning to manage her anger), time-out is a getaway. It doesn't mean that I'd love to run away from every single thing. It means I have a short amount of time to think it over, to contemplate, to let my logic and emotion fight for what is right. Time-out gives me more time to understand the real situation, the real problem, so I could see everything from every angle.

When other persons engaged with the problem, time-out gives them a chance to think and to understand so we both can figure out a way to communicate.

Time is there. Why are we always in a rush when all we need is more time? Time heals and calms nerves.

 

 

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