One of the more difficult things for assertive people to do is to take a “pause for the cause.” There are times when we actually become victims of our circumstances.
Events seem to rush us, press us, move us along at a pace that is injurious to emotional and physical health.
Taking a self-restoring timeout is as much about a mental gain as it a physical gain. This "timeout" gives our creative juices a chance to flourish.
It gives us a chance to think through ideas and solutions buried under the hustle and bustle of daily activities.
A wise move is to establish a goal-free zone where you have n...