Sunday, August 21, 2011

Defy the "Always On" Mindset


Defy the "Always On" Mindset
Study after study shows how important rest is to the human
brain. Yet, the world of work seems to get busier and more demanding every day. This means you have to make even more of an effort to disconnect and find the time to relax. Try leaving your phone at home on your next family outing. Make a to-do list on Friday and hide it (physically and mentally) until Monday morning. If this seems like a waste of potentially productive time, remind yourself that moments of quiet are critical. After focusing intently on a project or problem, the brain needs to fully disengage and relax to be creative. Only after a break can you have a breakthrough.
Harvard Business Review Blog

Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Go Ahead,
Take that Break" by Whitney Johnson Brought to you by Edwin van Wyk via Harvard Business Reveiw.

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