Take it Easy
- Oliver
- Jan 25, 2021
- 2 min read
We work, some harder than others, but we all work. Interestingly some of us are born to work while some live to recline; both are sup-optimum for a satisfying and fulfilling life. Hence the saying "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", this ancient adage (the 1600s) tells us to introduce balance into our life.
The perfect way to live is dependant on the individual and their individualized desires; however, there are small nuggets of wisdom that we may extract from the chemistry of our physiology to live a meaningful life.
Exercise is the best example for this topic because hitting our ceiling is evident from either pain or exhaustion, usually accompanied by breathlessness. Our body will give us similar cues when we are close to overworking. The first clue is struggling to sleep due to overthinking; this will pose severe consequences to your work quality the following day, translating to more overthinking before sleeping the next night. The trick for this scenario is two-fold: A short break from your work (1-3 days) and keeping a journal so that you have a place to brain dump your thoughts. Emptying your mind will allow for a restful sleep which can never be underestimated.
The second clue is neglecting to eat throughout your workday. This does not pose a severe problem if it happens once or twice a month but finding yourself in a position where you forget to feed yourself because you are too preoccupied with your work is a situation that must be rectified. There is little in this world worth harming yourself for and multiple days of missed meals are harsher than it sounds. A solution would be to take a short break from your work to recalibrate your mind with your body, take the time to do nothing.
This weeks entry wants you to increase the care you have for yourself. It would help if you were incredibly attuned to the ebb and flows of your mind and body, this will allow you to take it easy, especially when you do not know you need a break. Take it easy, and look after yourself.
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