Time Out

If you haven't heard already, Lala Anthony wrote a book and it's titled "The Love Playbook." I recently purchased the book and I have really been enjoying it. The metaphorical title of the book is extremely appropriate as she basically compares the relationship game to the game of basketball. She uses appropriate terminology like the term "TimeOut," which appears quite a few times.

I was particularly intrigued by her definition of the term timeout.

"A halt in the play. this allows the coaches of either team to communicate with the team, e.g., to determine strategy or inspire morale. Timeouts are critical components of the game and can be the difference between winning and losing." - Lala Anthony

In life, sometimes we need to realize that it is okay to call a timeout. This doesn't mean taking some elaborate vacation or planning an extravagant trip (although there is nothing wrong with that). To me, a timeout is simply a chance to regroup, re-evaluate, and re-energize. Life can be stressful people! Don't be afraid to call a timeout. Gather your team of friends, family, or mentors every now and again for a quick pep talk and discuss your strategy to get back in the game. Like Lala said, the purpose of a timeout is to "inspire morale" and it can really be the difference between winning or losing. If you never regroup, there will be multiple occasions when your head isn't in the game and that's never a good thing.

Moral of the story is this...don't be afraid to call a timeout in life. Whatever the best method for you is. Maybe it is a bubble bath or maybe it is time with nature. Take timeouts seriously!

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