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TOO BUSY TO TAKE A BREAK? WHY IT¡¯S IMPORTANT TO TAKE ¡®TIME OUT' by Jennifer SummersHow many times have you continued working, knowing that you are not giving 100% to the task at hand? How many times have you read or written the same sentence over and over again, as your mind keeps wandering and thinking about other things? How often have you wanted to take a break from the family or kids but feared the consequences of doing so? WHY DO WE NOT ALLOW OURSELVES THE TIME TO TAKE 'TIME OUT'? There are many genuine reasons for needing to complete jobs and tasks, however we may also on occasion have ¡®hidden agendas¡¯ as to why we cannot stop for a break. Some of these reasons might be: * EGO - Some people simply enjoy boasting about, ¡®how late they had to work in order to complete a project¡¯ or ¡®how much effort they invested in order to complete the job so quickly¡¯ - this type of person is often looking to impress others with their efforts, thereby increasing their ego in the process. * TIME - "I can¡¯t stop, I just have to get this finished". Does this sound familiar? "I can¡¯t stop because the job has to be finished, WHY? So I can move straight on to the next thing, and the next, and the next etc¡¦" this person will find that there is always something that has to be done, which will constantly prevent him/her from taking a break. * THE NEED TO BE NEEDED - A mother managing the household, kids and other chores may feel as if her household will collapse if she were to put her feet up or take a weekend off! By not taking a break she can keep convincing herself that her role is crucial and the family would collapse without her input. This may indeed be true, but is still not a good enough reason to prevent her having a rest! WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING A BREAK? Allowing your mind and/or body to rest can help re-focus your attention, sharpen your wits and increase motivation. In addition, taking time out helps to relieve stress, can aid the recovery of tired muscles and also promotes the discovery that there is more to life than just work. I once asked an athlete what the most important element of his training routine was and he answered, ¡®rest¡¯. He told me that his muscles needed ¡®time¡¯ to repair after an intensive workout session, so he was very strict in allowing himself enough recuperation time between training sessions. Giving himself this time off allowed him to go on and become one of the most popular men in his sport. I also know from my own work and writing, that sometimes my mind feels blank but after some time out, I can return to the subject matter with fresh eyes and a clear mind and it all seems much easier. HOW LONG SHOULD A BREAK BE AND WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A break can be anything from a 10-minute meditation session to a year¡¯s trip around the world, and anything in-between. I define a break as, ¡®something that takes your mind off a preoccupation¡¯. So depending on the time you wish to avail towards relaxing you may enjoy reading, watching a movie, cooking, playing with the kids, riding a motorbike or driving, exercising or doing sports, travelling or simply sleeping! REMEMBER, WHATEVER IT IS THAT YOU ENJOY DOING: 1. Allow yourself (time off) to do it. 2. Do not feel guilty (about taking time off). 3. Enjoy the benefits (time off) will give you. 4. Understand that no matter how important you are (or feel you are) life will continue (in the office, at home, on the playing field) whilst you enjoy a break. So, if you¡¯re feeling tired, unmotivated or just in need of a rest, don¡¯t be a martyr or look negatively at this. You may actually find that in reality, allowing yourself a break will actually help you ultimately become more efficient and effective in every part of your life. Thank you for allowing yourself a five-minute break to read this. Happy relaxing, The author Jennifer Summers has developed a TOOLKIT called "How To Find Happiness". Get Stress Busting Exercises & Techniques, excellent guides to Time and Anger Management plus lots more. A must for you to manage your stress and gain a new perspective on life. A "Must Have" toolkit that can simply transform your life! Click here now ===> http://www.howtofindhappiness.com ¨Ï How To Corporation. All rights reserved. |
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