Take
A Brain Break
A recent Harris Interactive poll found that one-third
of workers ages 25 to 39 feel burned out by their jobs.
Additionally, primary care physicians report that between
70 and 90 percent of their patients are seen because of
underlying emotional stress.
One
of the keys to reducing your workday stress and increasing
your productivity is multi-tasking. Learning how to multi-task
efficiently can help you enjoy your work once again.
Re-Boot Your Mind
Shift multi-tasking to single tasking throughout the day
to allow your mind to re-boot. The human brain uses more
energy than any other part of the body. As such, it needs
constant replenishment.
Rest is one of the key components to increasing personal
energy and productivity. Every two to three hours, stop
multi-tasking and allow yourself to do just one thing
for 15 to 20 minutes.
At
the end of this rest period, you'll feel refreshed, alert,
and ready to tackle more tasks -- and you'll do so with
fewer mistakes than if you plowed through your tasks without
this re-boot period.
Give Your Brain A Rest
Most employers offer their full-time staff a lunch break
and two 15 minute breaks throughout an eight-hour day.
Do you take yours?
Most people do not, and as such, they're not giving their
mind a true break from the stresses of the day. Use this
time get out of the car and walk around a park or a mall,
or get a cup of coffee. If you are working inside the
office, sit outside or take a walk around the building
-- or just close your eyes and meditate. Do whatever you
like to clear your head and give your brain a rest.
If
you really can't afford a 15-minute break in your day,
then turn off your mind for a few minutes. Give your mind
a total break from workday tasks. To function at peak
levels on a consistent basis, regular breaks are essential.
Source:
Dr. Ron Knaus is a psychiatrist, and sports medicine
physician who works helping clients reach peak performance
levels. His clients include celebrities, professional
athletes, and business executives. He has received board
certifications from the American Osteopathic Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Osteopathic
Academy of Sports Medicine.
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