Relax. Really?! It’s Summer! Take some time off already! By Melanie Rembrandt “Relax!” When you hear this, do you shrug and think, “No. I have a business to run. I’ll relax later.” Well, as difficult as it may be, relaxation is an important part of business success. There have been numerous reports on how the brain functions differently during rest and why this process improves thinking, mental health and functioning. For example, check out: Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Joanna A. Christodoulou and Vanessa Singh (2013), “Rest Is Not Idleness: Implications of the Brain’s Default Mode for Human Development and Education,” Perspectives on Psychological Science. Kaori Satoa, Sachiko Kurodab and Hideo Owan (Volume 246, February 2020, 112774) “Mental health effects of long work hours, night and weekend work, and short rest periods,” Social Science &Medicine. So how do you fit “rest” into your schedule? Relax Your Way. What helps you relax? Whether it’s meditating, working out at the gym, talking to friends, or something else, schedule relaxation time that works for you, and give yourself a break! Eat and Drink In a HealthyWay. If you consume caffeinated beverages and a lot of sugary snacks regularly, it’s going to be more difficult to let your mind rest.
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