Tips for Taking a Rest, to Increase Productivity, and Effectiveness.
'Newsweek' reports that the key to being more productive, creative and effective may be incorporating rest into your schedule. .
Rest, a state of present moment awareness of
your mental and physical experience, is actively , not doing. .
According to this definition, sitting and watching
a movie, though enjoyable, is not technically rest. .
'Newsweek' offers some easy tips
for how to actually take a rest. .
The first step is crucial. Turn off
the music or the television, power down
your device and stop talking. .
Next, take a deep breath and
notice how your body feels. .
Feel your feet on the floor or any
places that may be tense or tight. .
When thoughts arise, try to stay in the present
moment by taking another deep breath and
listening to the sounds of the world around you. .
Taking an actual rest allows your mind and your
body the time it needs to recharge, reducing
tension and giving you a boost of energy. .
When thoughts and emotions
feel overwhelming, it is easy
to avoid them with distractions. .
When thoughts and emotions
feel overwhelming, it is easy
to avoid them with distractions. .
Restful moments help foster acceptance of the
present moment and can take away the discomfort
of struggling against the here and now. .
Taking a rest can create the opportunity
to see problems from a fresh perspective
and develop creative solutions.