Today, I read an article from Harvard Business Review about three small ways to quiet the mind for more productive work. Makes sense. I've been playing with this idea for awhile, but it hadn't really stuck. When I get focused on work/projects, I keep working - forget breaks, meals, even potty breaks. After I wake from an 8 hour time suck, I realize that I've completely neglected all physical (and apparently, mental,) needs.
As part of my rebellion against "the tribe" (even if the tribe is me), I'm keeping this article close by and just downloaded a small free app called Be Healthy which I've set preferences for short breaks (every 20 minutes, I get a 1 minute break) and long breaks (5 minutes after 90 minutes of "work"). The breaks interrupted my screen to say "Hey you! Get the blood moving - now!" -- in a Brooklyn accent of course. Well, not really, but I'm sticking to my imagination on this one.
I've tried some of these apps before, and they work great. I've used ones that play birds chirping, or show a meditative quote, but they weren't free and I never purchased them after the free trial was up. Be Healthy isn't sexy, but it's free and it works and I'm committing to use these breaks as a reminder to watch my posture, get up and move, or to just zone out, breathe, and look out the window for a few minutes.
As part of my rebellion against "the tribe" (even if the tribe is me), I'm keeping this article close by and just downloaded a small free app called Be Healthy which I've set preferences for short breaks (every 20 minutes, I get a 1 minute break) and long breaks (5 minutes after 90 minutes of "work"). The breaks interrupted my screen to say "Hey you! Get the blood moving - now!" -- in a Brooklyn accent of course. Well, not really, but I'm sticking to my imagination on this one.
I've tried some of these apps before, and they work great. I've used ones that play birds chirping, or show a meditative quote, but they weren't free and I never purchased them after the free trial was up. Be Healthy isn't sexy, but it's free and it works and I'm committing to use these breaks as a reminder to watch my posture, get up and move, or to just zone out, breathe, and look out the window for a few minutes.
In other news, my sleep headphones arrived yesterday!
I love falling asleep listening to meditative music, but despite using different sizes and brands of earbuds, my ears always hurt and it's impossible to sleep on my side. Whaa! These sleep headphones should solve everything! Can't wait to plug them in and give them a try.
I'll check back in a week and let you know how each of these are working. I'm feeling more productive already!
I love falling asleep listening to meditative music, but despite using different sizes and brands of earbuds, my ears always hurt and it's impossible to sleep on my side. Whaa! These sleep headphones should solve everything! Can't wait to plug them in and give them a try.
I'll check back in a week and let you know how each of these are working. I'm feeling more productive already!
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