Make self-care a priority.Our society celebrates overwork. “But the problem with overwork is that it kills creativity,” she says, noting that you can’t have innovation without creativity. Rahaf shares that when you are intentional about your time for rest and recovery, you actually give yourself the space to reach your goals faster.
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Nathan Windel
9/21/2020 11:46:57 am
I live in a pretty remote setting, so taking time to recharge is fairly straightforward. I have definitely fallen into the trap of always talking about how busy I am, but there are few immediate distractions around me at home and plenty of time to sit and watch the wind blow through the trees. Rahaf shared one of my favorite tips for making time to recharge: schedule it. If you are someone that is obedient to a schedule, then put the things you need on that schedule--recovery time is one of them.
Brittany Harris
9/21/2020 02:48:35 pm
I recently watched a video on time management that said "if it's not on your schedule, don't do it". I started scheduling all of my routine tasks on my calendar to make sure I leave time each day to work on them. I can see how rest time would fit into that as well.
Wilson Marseilles
9/23/2020 07:07:48 am
I think it's natural to talk about how busy you are. I've experienced meetings with supervisors that lived by "If you weren't busy and stressed, then you don't have enough to do." So regardless of how efficient, productive, or caught up I was at work my answer is "I have no time, I'm stressed, and super busy." Looking back that doesn't seem very healthy.
Brittany Harris
9/21/2020 02:47:00 pm
This part really resonated with me. I find myself constantly going, between work and home. Often I don't sit down and rest until its time for bed, and it just increases my stress and exhaustion. I know I have to take time to sit in the quiet and recharge at night. I will go out on my back porch and sit.
Kelsea Lowery
9/22/2020 06:58:07 am
One of the worst things I have done is put my work email on my phone. After watching that video, I know I need to turn the notifications off so when I get home I have the separation of work and home and have the needed time to recharge. I'm one of those that when I see the notification, I have to check it immediately (which is way I have social media notifications turned off). The one thing that resonated with me was "You're work does not determine your identity, self-worth, or validation." I feel like we are all running ourselves over the edge of exhaustion for our employers to get a "Good job!" from a superior. I am going to make it a point to stop the cycle of letting my job become who I am.
Joseph Faria
9/22/2020 09:08:17 am
I find this to be the hardest thing to do right now. Currently, I am working full time, renovating our house, kids sporting events, and I am in school as well. There are times when I think I just might get some time, but then one of the kids asks me to take them somewhere that day. I don't mind any of this, but my hobbies have dwindled down to nothing due to having such little time. I think it is important to have time to oneself to reduce stress and remain healthy. When I do get a second to myself, I do notice that I always seem to think of something that needs to get done, or I often figure out how to make something work.
Madison Bell
9/22/2020 08:51:09 pm
Having every portion of my day mapped out so I know what to expect helps me stay on top of pressing projects. However, it becomes overwhelming at times so I make sure to build thirty minutes to an hour into my schedule at the end of the day to decompress. This time of intentional rest (often filled with simple actions like sitting on the back porch or taking a walk) allows my brain time to unwind and I feel more prepared to tackle the next day's problems.
Wilson Marseilles
9/23/2020 07:09:40 am
Yes Madison! I agree. I'm heavily reliant on my calendar, but it hasn't occurred to me until now to 'build in' time to relax/decompress/think on my calendar and stick to it. Definitely something I'm going to try
Stephanie Bolton
9/23/2020 09:09:11 am
I try my best to decompress, but it sometimes feels impossible. Working a full time job that requires me to be available 24/7, having 3 young children, a husband, and many animals that depend on me- it seems that there are not enough hours in the day. Even when I have great help, sometimes I feel guilty for takin a half an hour to myself. Does anyone else feel this guilt? Sometimes my decompression happens when I'm cleaning and doing chores at home! I agree with the first comment from Nathan that nature is the quickest way to get me calm and collected. Getting outside and spending time in the woods is my time! Just one of the reasons I can't wait for hunting season to start!
Addie Jones
9/23/2020 10:14:42 am
1. I will admit, I overextend myself with work a lot, but I try to give myself time to recharge by making a solid plan of the work I need to complete, and allotting for short breaks in between work.
Katey Sims
9/23/2020 01:13:46 pm
I tend to overwork myself and take many classes that I will not even need when I graduate. However, I feel a lot better about myself and my work ethic if I take these certain classes. With saying this, I have had to find ways to "recharge my batteries" or destress. Some of these ways include hanging with friends, reading a book, or listening to music. Leave a Reply. |
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