Taking Breaks To Get More Done

Reading the book "Reclaim Your Dreams" and saw some interesting points on getting more done by taking breaks and found it very interesting.

By taking a relaxing break at least every 90 minutes, you increase your capacity to do more work. Just like your muscles need to relax after they tense up, you need to relax after short bursts of focused work.

In short, when you don't take breaks and allow yourself to recover, you're less than 50% there. 50% you = 50% work.

It is obvious that taking short, rejuvenating breaks is the more effective way to work. So what are some examples of these type of breaks?

• Change Channels. Most of us do a lot of work on the computer, so doing some kind of physical activity for 10 to 15 minutes can be a great way to change our state. Body Weight exercises, a brisk walk, or yoga can be a great way to get your body moving and put yourself in a different state.

• Breathe. Do 10 to 15 minutes of meditation, focused on breathing

• 30 second Head-Stand. Support your feet and legs against a sturdy wall or tree.

• Juice it. Stop by your local health food store and get a wheat grass shot or vegetable juice.

• Re-fuel. Eating some kind of snack or small meal every 90 minutes is a great way to keep your glucose and energy levels steady. Go for fresh, organic fruit or a salad to get a quick pick-me-up.

• Power Nap. A 20-minute nap in the afternoon feels awesome and rejuvenating.

• Motivate. Take a time out and listen to a Paraliminal session, guided meditation or personal development video on YouTube.

• Flood Your Body with Consciousness. Take 10 minutes to lie on your bed and flood your body with consciousness. Focus your awareness first on your toes and feet, then gradually move your focus up through your body, into your legs, pelvis, torso, chest, back, shoulders, arms, hands and fingers. Then back up through your arms into your neck, up your throat and into your face and your head. Really focus on feeling the energy in your body and only move your conscious awareness up your body after you've really felt it in the last part.

• Total Relaxation. This is a follow up to flooding your body with consciousness. After you've completely immersed your body in awareness, focus on relaxing each muscle in your body. In the same way previously, start with your toes and work your way upward through your body. Really let go and relax.

These are just a few ideas for ways that you can really relax, recover, and rejuvenate your body. Once you do that, you'll be re-focused, recharged and ready to work at 100% capacity.