In Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life, Bryan E. Robinson offers a guide to help you step away from constant work and embrace a balanced, fulfilling life. Each month focuses on different aspects of mindfulness and self-care, helping you slowly build habits that promote peace and productivity and stop you being a workaholic!
January: Seize the Day
Start the year by practising deep listening and reflecting on your actions. Seize the day and avoid the urge to overload yourself with work. Mistakes are part of the process.
February: Halt and Unplug
When you feel overwhelmed, pause and unplug. Acknowledge your weaknesses, but don’t forget your strengths. Take time to find the silver lining in each situation.
March: Look at the Bigger Picture
Step back and take a wide view of your life. Incorporate self-care through restorative sleep, regular exercise, and proper nutrition. Letting go isn’t a weakness—it’s a strength.
April: Breathe and Delegate
This month, practice mindful breathing to stay present. Remember, not everything is urgent. Delegate tasks and regularly assess what’s helping or hindering you.
May: Set Boundaries and Move
Set boundaries at work and make exercise part of your daily routine. Begin each day with openness and embrace life’s uncertainties.
June: Integrity and Self-Acceptance
Focus on living with integrity and accepting your imperfections. This month encourages self-reflection and choosing positivity over negativity.
July: Remove Your Ego
Don’t use work as an excuse to avoid personal life. Separate yourself from your ego and practice waiting for things to unfold. Integrate your true self into your work.
August: Celebrate and Heal
Celebrate others and use your words to heal. Work efficiently to create more time for life outside of work, and embrace the unknown with an open heart.
September: Balance and Forgiveness
Identify the habits or actions that steal your balance. Smile to start your day, commit to family participation, and forgive yourself and others.
October: Find Favours, Not Faults
Shift from finding faults to finding favours. Meditate for 5 minutes, recognize how far you’ve come, and practice assertiveness without aggression.
November: Patience and Gratitude
Focus on gratitude and learn to be patient. Meditate from a spiritual place and accept both praise and criticism with grace.
December: Celebrate and Reflect
Finish the year by celebrating your achievements and finishing any unfinished business. Find your inner sanctuary—a place to retreat to when you need to chill.
Bryan E. Robinson’s Chill is a powerful reminder that life is a cycle, and although we can’t control everything, we can always choose to slow down, reflect, and embrace balance.
