In this world of competitiveness, we’ve become a drown that works the whole day – morning to night; having our college projects, events and exams coming on and on, we forget to enjoy the beats of our life. Yes, we need to work hard to achieve our goals and desires but once in a while, a break can placate oneself. It makes your work more effective. So here are some tips to take a short break from your busy life.
1. Communicate with people
When we talk to people, we feel refreshed especially with the one whom we love to share our talks with. Talking for 5 minutes every two hours will make you concentrate on work better. If you are too exhausted from your heavy workload and too many deadlines, then communicate it with your boss who might be willing to give a day off for your early commitments.
2. Little workout
Little and regular workout for your health might not harm you in any way. Starting your day with exercise will make your day fresher and vivacious. It can increase your concentration and thus you might be able to complete your task early and take a break or read books. Even Yoga is equally efficient as exercise if you hesitate or sloth to go to the gym.
3. No Self-Abnegation
Don’t ever try to stop yourself from taking a break from your busy life. This can be one of the biggest mistakes of your life. Never say no for an occasional inspiring movie. Never stop yourself to try something new. When you stop saying no to small things in your life, you could enjoy any moment that comes to your life.
4. Meander Around
Meandering around when you are depleted can help you to get back together. A walk does not only give you time to think but also some fresh air to breathe. Try to walk down whenever you want to go nearby, yes you might take a longer time but trust me that time is worth investing for at least 15 minutes a day. That might help you to work much speedier than before.
5. Go out for a Weekend with Your Loved ones
The weekend is the best time to take a break. Don’t miss that opportunity and go out with your family and friends and enjoy and live at that time. Even if you are unable to go out for the whole weekend due to time constraints go out for dinner and spend time with them. Family is the best medicine for stress and busyness.
6. Listen to Your Favourite Music
Everyone loves to hear music. You can listen to them when you feel lost about what to do next. Listen to your favorite genre and enjoy it for a while, pick up the music that might not distract you rather help you to set back to the work again and you could feel energetic how tired you might be before.
7. Keep a planner
Have a planner with you where you write all your tasks to be done and when it is to be done. So you might not forget any task and the opposite party may also be pleased with you. This way you can plan your day and know your schedule beforehand and you might have the time to do all the tasks said above.
8. Talk to yourself, YES I MEAN IT!
People say that only crazy people talk to themselves, but introspection is not something a crazy person does. When you talk you know what you want in your life, how you can make your life better and these answers can help you to make the best of your life. Whenever you are lost, talk to yourself to make a decision out of it.
9. While taking a break, enjoy it
Don’t only take these occasional breaks but also enjoy them, keep your worry aside for this moment. Because this is the time when you can keep your work aside as you will be carrying it on your shoulder at another time. Breaks when enjoyed you feel motivated to work harder and better later. Life is too short enjoy it before you come to the stage when you have time but not strength to enjoy it!
As good as it gets.
All the points mentioned down here are almost accurate but the point talking to yourself doesn’t seem that practical.