Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Take MORE Time Off

Taking time off for you each day can lead to better productivity.
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I’m posting this now because I need to re-commit. It was written a while back but I did not follow this advice last week and it showed. Time to follow my own advice…

Are you getting all you can out of this life?  Are you living the greatest vision of yourself you can imagine?  Contributing significantly at work? Enjoying great relationships?

In these interesting economic times, many people are struggling to maintain a positive focus and feel they are not getting the most out of their job and life.

It’s these times that lead to additional stress and cause people to stop doing the things that make them feel their best and therefore they stop performing at their best level. Workers are unfocused, lethargic or simply ‘spinning their wheels.’  Relationships exist, but may be stunted in growth because the lines of communication are struggling.

If you find yourself in this situation, it may be a good idea to take more time off each day.

“What?” you may ask.  “I’m searching for a job / trying to keep my business above water / desperately trying to provide for my family.  I don’t have time to take time off.”

Yes, I know, aren’t we all?

…but this is all the more reason to take time for yourself to make sure you perform at the best level.  Commit to being the ‘Best You’ with work and family.

There have been scores of research studies and professionals that have said how important it is to take time for you.  By getting your body moving, your mind relaxed and your soul refreshed, you can take on life with the energized, ‘Best You,’ rather than the stressed, overworked you. I have found the importance in this many years ago and for those who have read my other posts know my best work is completed during what I call my “post workout high” when I’m feeling great after a good workout.  Just to throw in a workout plug, the best type for me is right in line with what CrossFit founder Greg Glassman writes in What is Fitness:
“… strive to blur distinctions between “cardio” and strength training. Nature has no regard for this distinction.”

This time for you may be a workout or it may be meditation or it could be filled with music.  Find what works best for you. You may want to use these moments to reflect on positive aspects in your life or focus on ideal future visions that lie ahead.  Tony Robbins refers to this time as your “Power Hour,” but whatever you want to call it, take it.

Sure, it may take time from calling those prospects or moving forward on your day’s to-do list, but when you return you sure are going to have more energy and better productivity and thus a higher likelihood of success in your endeavors.  Plus the reduced stress will lead to better relationships.

I’ve talked to many people who may be in the most stressful times of their lives, but when they go workout or take time for themselves, “the stress goes away.”  It’s a bit like magic, but the human body is an amazing thing so put it to work and watch your mind relax and soul refresh and get ready to be more focused and productive.

Are you ready to take the time to be the ‘Best You?’

Here are the Top 10 Results when you Take the Time for You:
1.    Relieve Stress
2.    Improve Energy
3.    Relax Mind
4.    Leave Negative State of Mind
5.    Create Positive State of Mind
6.    Refresh Soul
7.    Improve Clarity of Thinking
8.    Provide Motivation for Tasks
9.    Improve Relationships
10.    Enhanced Outlook on Life

So go enjoy time for you and let us know what you do for your ‘me time’ to increase productivity and how it has impacted your everyday life!