Monday, April 28, 2008

Take A Break Already!


I cannot stress how important this is. No matter if you work at a regular job or at home you need to do this and I will tell you why. Too many of us while at work just keep on working. No lunch, no break no nothing. If you keep this up it will be damaging to your health, physically and mentally. This was stressed to me many years ago because I was stressing out at my job and my bosses knew it. One of them pulled me aside and explained how important it is to take your breaks and especially your lunch. I don't mean eating at your desk either. I mean going away from that environment for a short time. Thirty to sixty minutes is all you need…

It doesn't matter what you do as long as it isn't work related. When I had an hour for lunch this is what I would do. I would eat my lunch and read for thirty minutes, and then I would take a cat nap or siesta for twenty to thirty minutes. It is amazing how refreshed you will be after using this technique. You have to remember this. Your work and/ or problems will still be there when you return but your mindset will be more relaxed and guess what? Your productivity will increase as well…

One of my friends is stressed all the time so I have been working with him. I am having him read for ten to fifteen minutes during his breaks each day. By reading it will take your mind to another place and keep it away from your stressful environment for a short time. By changing your mindset for that short time it will refresh you, I guarantee it…

So take advantage of your breaks for a healthier mind and body or you can keep on stressing out and put yourself in an early grave. It is your choice. Personally I don't think any of us want that to happen and I know your families definitely want you to be around…

As Always Thank You For Reading...

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2 comments:

Stephanie Haile said...

"By reading it will take your mind to another place and keep it away from your stressful environment for a short time." I have found this to be true as well, Thanks John

Stephanie Haile said...

"So take advantage of your breaks for a healthier mind and body or you can keep on stressing out and put yourself in an early grave." This is such a great reminder to everyone to be certain to take care of not only your business health, but your personal health.