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TOO BUSY TO TAKE A BREAK?
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TAKE ‘TIME OUT'
by Jennifer Summers
How 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?
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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 xxxxbreak.
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,
Jennifer Summers
http://www.howtofindhappiness.com
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