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.
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Rest, a state of present moment awareness of your mental and physical experience, is actively , not doing.
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According to this definition, sitting and watching a movie, though enjoyable, is not technically rest.
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'Newsweek' offers some easy tips for how to actually take a rest.
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The first step is crucial.
Turn off the music or the television, power down your device and stop talking.
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Next, take a deep breath and notice how your body feels.
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Feel your feet on the floor or any places that may be tense or tight.
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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.
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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.
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When thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, it is easy to avoid them with distractions.
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When thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, it is easy to avoid them with distractions.
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Restful moments help foster acceptance of the present moment and can take away the discomfort of struggling against the here and now.
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Taking a rest can create the opportunity to see problems from a fresh perspective and develop creative solutions.