…what about the other 50 weeks?
I went on holiday recently.
We didn’t go far, but it was fab. (This was one of our wonderful sunsets)
I hope you get a chance to get away this summer too.
Whilst there, I found my brain was quieter.
I had more time to think…
…to be…
…to reflect.
I slept better, ate better, and all my relationships seemed simpler…
…and it seemed that maintaining my wellbeing was easy, no intention or effort required.
Then I came home, back to the real world, and thought…
…what about the other 50 weeks of the year?
Holidays and all that jazz are wonderful and all –
For the other 50 weeks*…how good are you at giving yourself permission to take a break?
(Permission is a favorite topic of mine - more on that here and here)
“What kind of break?”
Any.
A lunch-break.
A walk-round-the-block break.
A walk-round-your-kitchen break.
A tea-break.
A 3-deep-breaths break.
Hell, even a nip-to-the-loo break is gonna get you out of your chair and thinking about something other than work…
Feeling guilty?
Your performance post-break can be so much better when compared to your performance ‘working straight through’ that the break can often ‘pay for itself…’
Working flat out?
How about a ‘micro break’?
This is a short break you take when you just find yourself thinking…
‘…I just really need a break’
1-2 mins should do it.
Imagine yourself as a boxer between rounds.
A short break can give you the oomph to face anything in the ring.
And with that - I’m off for a tea- break :)
*Had more than 2 weeks holiday in the last 2 years?… I salute you!
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Here are some more hacks for an effective break:
Move your body - even simple standing a stretching can help.
Don’t look at a screen on your break (Yup - that includes your phone).
Engage with nature - even a pot plant can help.
Plan your break so you can optimise it;
Thrive Workshop
I am launching my first open access Thrive Workshop!
Have you booked your spot yet? What are you waiting for? Time’s a wastin…!
It’s a great opportunity to develop tools to sustain your wellbeing despite everything going on.
Join me LIVE as this one ain't being recorded!
I’ll leave you with one of my favourite quotes…
“If you want rest, you have to take it.
You have to … make time for rest, take it seriously, and protect it from a world that is intent on stealing it…”
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Send me an email! I’m on theworkingwellexperience@gmail.com
Top photo – by me ☺
Middle photo – Dan Burton on Unsplash
Bottom photo - dominik reallife on Unsplash
