Guest post
I have to admit I am a workaholic. As I run my own business my time is literally money and I do feel like I never really get away from work. There is always something I could be doing and this really does press on my nerves making it difficult to relax.
Get Away from it All
However I have begun to appreciate how important relaxation is. I never take holidays but a few months ago I won a weekend break through the local radio station.
- I was reluctant to go at first as it was a particularly busy time of year.
- A free break doesn’t come around very often though so my husband and I set off. Being a workaholic I of course packed my laptop!
- However when we arrived the hotel’s Wi Fi wasn’t working. I was incredibly annoyed at first and was forced to put my laptop away and concentrate on the holiday.
- Three days later I couldn’t believe how relaxed I felt. It was like a weight had been lifted.
- As it wasn’t my fault I couldn’t work I didn’t feel guilty and unsettled that I hadn’t done any work for a few days.
- In fact by the second day I was so busy enjoying myself I didn’t even think about work once!
- The main benefit of the break was realized later on though.
- When we came back I had a lot of catching up to do but I did feel so much more relaxed in general.
- I was able to cope with the additional workload positively and quickly got things back together.
- I couldn’t remember that last time I had really enjoyed the challenges of work.
- I did realize that three complete days off from work had done me the power of good.
Although another break wasn’t possible for a while I did realize that I could keep this positive attitude going if I took time out to relax during the day and at weekends. I now make time to get away from work and unwind and this has made all the difference to both my mental attitude and also my productivity.
Relaxing Online
I found some great ways to relax just by looking on the Internet. Some of these have worked very well for me and I would like to share them with workaholics everywhere in case you might find them helpful too:
- Nature Sounds – I was a bit skeptical at first but I was amazed at how relaxed you can feel just by listening to some nature sounds for a few minutes. I put my headphones on and just close my eyes whilst I listen to thunderstorm tracks online.
- Reading – I didn’t realize you can read books online. Classic novels and short stories are available free though from a number of great websites including Readanybook.com. I read a chapter or two of my current online book whilst I am having my lunch instead of trying to keep working whilst I eat. This is a much more relaxing way to spend my lunch time and I have discovered some great new books I would never have thought of reading before.
- Relaxation Exercises – I have noticed when I am working hard I tend not to breathe properly. I take shallow breaths and hunch over my keyboard. I have found some great relaxation and posture exercises online that do help to ease tired muscles and refresh the body. I just follow a few simple deep breathing exercises and stretches online. They are easy to do and take no time at all but they have a beneficial effect on my mental and physical health.
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