Today I want to share with you some information from a blog I read in the Huffington Post. It so easy to get caught up in the pursuit that you loose sight of taking a break and charge your battery. Enjoy!
Take a Break to See Career Success
I can’t
begin to tell you the number of blog posts I read about “the grind”. That
notion that if we’re sleeping for more than 3 hours per night, taking care of
ourselves, and spending time with family and friends, then we’re somehow not
working hard enough. While I’m sure many of you also enjoy the feeling of
crossing something off your to-do list, taking time to recharge and take care
of yourself is critical to being successful. Studies have shown that without
taking breaks, you’re prone to making more mistakes at work, have less focus,
and reduce efficiency.
Rachel
Koretsky, CEO and Founder of upace, is a big supporter of taking time for
yourself when it’s possible and is teaching college students how to develop
healthy ways of recharging to help them become more successful in the long run.
Her favorite way to beat “the grind” and get back some level of sanity?
Fitness.
“It is so
easy to get caught up with work, stress, friends, and social media that it
becomes easy to forget about your own wellbeing. Finding some ‘me’ time, even
if it is just 15 minutes a day, is crucial to finding balance in our hectic,
busy lifestyles. This time could be for meditation or exercise to help you
de-stress, rejuvenate and prepare for rest of the day.
I spend my
‘me’ time in the gym, some days it is yoga and others I run, I listen to my
body and do what feels right for me on that day,” Koretsky shares.
Her love for
fitness wasn’t always easy to achieve. “When I was a student at American
University, I grew frustrated with the wait times for machines at the fitness
center, with white board sign ups and overcrowded group fitness classes. One
evening, I particular, I went to the gym 40 minutes in advance for a Zumba
class and while waiting I kept thinking, ‘Why isn’t my university just allowing
for advanced class reservations?’ Ultimately, these inconveniences interrupted
my routine; I stopped going to the gym. It struck me that fitness shouldn’t
have to be so inconvenient.”
Even if
you’re not in college, it’s never too late to develop ways to de-stress in a
healthy way. Koretsky shares why it’s important.
Increased productivity in school/work
“Research
states that if you workout 3 times a week (at least 30 minutes each, less than
2 hours/week) you will see benefits such as increase in GPA and retention
rates.”
Better mental health
“It is
important to find types of fitness that help you rejuvenate mentally so that
when you are having a bad day, feeling depressed or anxious you know what you
can do to help yourself. When you feel you need the mental energy boost this is
when you should make a reservation for personal training, fitness class, or
cardio equipment to motivate yourself to complete the workout.”
Better focus/attention
“Fitness
should become a part of your weekly commitments. For example, on a Sunday
afternoon make three fitness class reservations for the week. Having a set
schedule will allow you to focus on your work and feel accomplishment when
fulfilling your weekly commitments.”
Reduced stress
“We all
experience stress differently and that is why everyone needs to find their
activity to ‘de-stress’. It may be practicing yoga, playing basketball or
boxing but the first step is most important to recognize your stress and
knowing what activity is right for you.”
It makes you happy and healthy
“I firmly
believe that fitness should be about your needs and only yours. It is easy to
get caught up in fitness trends and before and after Instagram pictures but
remember fitness is about finding your own pace. My hope is that everyone is
able to listen to their mind & body and find the different types of
workouts to help you tackle each day with confidence.”
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And as always remember to...live Blessed
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