We try our best to imitate and sometimes emulate machines. Some people do challenge themselves to their limits and spend a significant amount of time in front of a screen. Many lead very hectic schedules, with their work creeping into their private lives.
Although workloads are indeed challenging, recovering our strength takes more than just a simple power source. Resting from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is not always straightforward, especially as we tend to ignore our own limits in relation to workloads. This can typically lead to burnout, mental exhaustion and lack of productivity, impacting your personal and professional life. In this article, we shall be discussing some tips to help switch off and enjoy better work life balance.
Take a break from the devices
Most people today own a smartphone. In this day and age, it is no longer a surprise to realise that we spend more time interacting with technology rather than sleeping. Together with the renowned problems such as poor eyesight and headaches, excessive use of devices is also associated with anxiety and depression. This underscores the importance of scheduling regular breaks from your devices. It is recommended that you spend five to ten minutes away from a device for every hour spent in front of one.
Walk
A lot of jobs today require significant screen time. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, this needs to be countered with physical activity, such as walking. Not doing so can negatively impact health, increase your weight and probability of disease. Walking also helps you to detach and find a certain degree of tranquillity.
Mindfulness
We are constantly active and rarely caught doing nothing. This continued activity is likely to hurt the mind over the long-term. Mindfulness enables one to dilute distractions, improving cognition and focus. Yoga and meditation are two popular examples of mindfulness.
Spend time with loved ones
It is important to keep in mind that what matters the most is not tied to wealth or personal status. Long-term happiness is not built on money and fame, but it is more tied to the relationships we develop and sustain. One of the ways to switch off from our daily stresses is by spending time with our loved ones. As we grow older, it is highly unlikely that we have regrets related to professional targets. It is more likely that we have regrets at not spending enough time with our loved ones.
Although we may try, it is very difficult to measure up with robots. Productivity is positive, however we need to respect that our bodies have limits and that mastering the art of switching off is critical for long-term mental and physical health.
