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the-wellbeing-warrior · 4 years ago

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The low mood reality bites, just remember to bite back!

It’s funny when you decide to write a blog and commit to it, its great but sometimes it’s difficult to keep up consistency. However today rather strangely is a day where I am just not feeling it.I have felt kinda low. Now I am not crying out for help here, I know where that is and I know how to find it, but I just wanted to give a sort of live account from a mind in low mood. Everyone has off days where they feel tired, irritable, and sad. It’s normal to feel sadness as a response to challenging life events, loss, or changes. I have had some really positive news over the last few weeks and I think my brain kinda separates the emotions. I am so glad, and I am truly excited about the opportunity. In an ideal world I’d be on cloud nine and that would be that however it’s just in the last twenty-four hours that the job has been confirmed and I think, the fact that it’s a reality has caught up with me.

I have been unemployed for so long I suppose my subconscious kind of held me back even when I was provisionally offered it, and that waiting for the paperwork sowed an element of doubt. Its funny how the mind works, I did think maybe the Department of Employment would say no, or my new employer might change their minds. To the ordinary person it might sound silly, hell as I type if I say it over in my head it sounds silly but unfortunately a mind that has dealt with depression and rejection sometimes the doubt gremlins get in your ear. I guess with today I am suffering the after-effects of those doubts without realising I had them in the first place.

It might sound like I am just sad but it’s important to remember there are differences between sadness and depression. Sadness usually passes with a little time, while depression is a mood disorder that can appear without any specific time frame.

Depression has common symptoms, I would say right now some of those feelings I am currently experiencing would be feeling a bit “empty”. I am definitely lacking energy and I have noticed more that I am having difficulty concentrating, be it writing this blog, or even watching a Netflix movie. I have also noticed in recent weeks that I have had difficulty sleeping and I am probably eating more than I should.

But alas my friends I am the Shane of 2021, the difference being that the Shane of say 2017 would not really have noticed this. He’d have plodded along regardless and not reached out. Apart from writing it out I am also grateful to have many supportive friends who I can chat too. And after all this blog is about wellbeing right so I have definitely learned how to manage it. And its that which keeps me going that deep down I know I can weather the storm. Its probably not even a storm, a bit of a windy day. Essentially I let it do its thing but only briefly, it’s my head and there is certainly no room at the inn.

Depression it’s a bastard sometimes but I have found that Self-care is a key component to living a happy, healthy life and there are plenty of steps that can be taken that help.

1. A Healthy Diet

What you eat can have a significant impact on the way your body and mind feel. While you might want to reach for snacks packed with sugar or fat when you’re feeling low, it’s best to stick to a healthy balance of fruits, vegetables, and proteins that will improve your energy levels and keep you nourished. One thing I have learned is to avoid skipping meals and be sure to eat meals at regular times to help maintain a routine throughout the day. I also notice lately that I have been consuming way more coffee than usual. So it’s more Rooibos tea and water from now on and avoiding late night jaffa cakes!!

2. Get More Exercise

Those who know me know I am a big fella and exercise and I aren’t good bedfellows. When I am on a roll I am out daily and I know the feeling is wonderful but I can often revert to type without realising. But I do know that it isn’t just about getting my heart pumping and sweat running and I need to remind myself of the benefits of even just 30 minutes. With my new job on the horizon it’s the perfect opportunity to build in a new routine, a routine that will give me the best opportunity to succeed. So just now I have downloaded an app from www.mentalhealthireland.ie called the Get Ireland Walking App which has a feature called the 21 Day Walking challenge which is about walking at least 30 minutes every day for 21 days straight. I think it’ll be a good physical but also mental challenge for me

3. Soak Up Some Sun

Soaking up the sun, in Ireland I hear you say yep he’s gone crackers but hear me out. We are coming in to the summer months and the weather has been glorious lately. The effects of sunshine is often a self-care aspect that is easy to overlook. Sunlight and darkness trigger different hormones in your brain and too much time spent inside can have a huge impact on your mood. Along with boosting serotonin, spending some time outside can help increase Vitamin D production, lower your blood pressure, build stronger bones, and allow you to get more quality sleep. I am also told Vitamin D has a role to play in fighting off Covid

4. Get Quality Sleep

My sleep has definitely been hit and miss lately and i am fully aware that it is something that can quickly influence every other part of my life. Again thankfully I know depression and sleep issues go hand in hand because a lack of sleep may cause or contribute to depressive symptoms and depression can cause sleep problems, ultimately impairing your ability to function on a daily basis but It’s taken me a few days to realise that properly. So I am now in the process of adjusting my sleeping and bed time habits and routines. I certainly love the morning feeling after a good nights sleep.

5. Be Kind to Yourself

I say it often to others but not often enough to myself but I have learned that it is a key way that I can help myself through any difficult situation and that is to be kind to yourself. I have to remember that it is not my fault I am feeling crappy but it is my responsibility to be kind to myself. For example today I was in the position to purchase a hoodie, simple yes but I have wanted this brand for ages and I saw it at a price I could afford.

The thing to remember is that everyone experiences low points in their life and their mental health, but that when the low mood hits, to let it do it’s thing but only for a bit, it’s my mind, my life, my rules. But I have to help myself and help others help me. So today I called my friend, we chatted It was great to hear a familiar voice, I bought that top and I have downloaded that app ahead of fitting in a routine that will suit my own physical and mental wellbeing. I wrote this piece today to just try and explain from a low mood point, that I know I am allowed these moments but I am also fully aware that there are a plethora of things available to me to boost my inner self and that has already started,

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islandpcosjourney · 4 years ago

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Hindsight

29th December 2020

3 years ago, after a lovely family Christmas and a crazy few weeks beforehand redecorating the kitchen & dining room, I was enjoying some down-time. Facebook reminded me today that we were removing my fireplace in town – a big job involving big hammers and lots of sweat, on hubby’s part anyway ;) I had also just said goodbye to my Dad for the last time, although I didn’t know that. My final words to him were “Please go see a doctor” as we had noticed that he wasn’t himself while he was with us Christmas week. If I’d known in hindsight that I’d never see or speak to him again, I’d have never let him go. For the last 3 years I’ve punished myself for that. But in all honesty, I’m glad I didn’t know, despite the shock of his untimely passing, as I spent no time trying to cling onto something I wouldn’t have. He was just my Dad, it was just an ordinary Christmas, we were just hammering concrete out of a fireplace, as per usual and it was his time to go.

This year. The year of COVID. The year of cancellations. The year of worry. The year of unknowns. The year of excess screen time. The year of FOOD! This was the year of a fresh start. A chance to really sit down and think, quietly about anything and everything. In a year where our health has been debated so much in the press and in the community, I chose this year to sort it out, head on. Or rather, this was the year that my body chose, to WANT to sort itself out.

Many of you will have read before of the trials and tribulations that my PCOS gives me daily. It’s a vicious circle of physical and mental symptoms caused by external and internal factors. But before this year, although I’d done tons of research and I knew everything I could about my difficulties, I still couldn’t solve them. Something was always stopping me and that was indeed me.

We are what we eat. I truly believe this and always did but mentally I was always being drawn to the wrong foods. I still am, I am human after all but while most people had a kill switch to stop themselves from eating junk, my switch was broken, or so I thought. I understood the theory behind what foods would be good for me but putting it into practice is always the hard part and I’m sure many of you will have faced this before yourselves!

During lockdown, like many others, I was forced online to work. It wasn’t long after that I started noticing daily headaches, getting worse and worse. After a while, it was debilitating, and I was at the point (when in normal circumstances) where I’d have run to the GP for some stronger pills! But this wasn’t really an option this time and it forced me to think alternatively. I was convinced it was screen time to blame so I took a wee break and combined my teaching days/hours to make sure I had a long weekend away from the computer to recover each week. Around the same time, I was also experiencing buzzing in my ears – one Sunday thinking I was going insane hearing somebody strimming in their garden, when of course nobody would do that up here on a Sunday! Kevin definitely thought I’d gone mad and I was certainly believing I was! We figured out it was tinnitus or something similar and deduced I’d just have to ignore it, along-with my headaches. Fast forward to June when I finally decided to move a huge pile of recipe books from the landing upstairs. I can’t remember why they ended up there in the first place but rather than putting them back downstairs again, they’d just sat there in a tall pile for months. It was at this stage that I came across Jason Vale’s Turbo Charge Your Life in 14 Days book. A book I’d had at college and had used to lose weight before my degree’s final recital in 2009. I remembered losing 7lbs in 7 days. I sifted through all the pages and got swept back through memory lane and my tastebuds started to remember the taste of some of the juices. Mmmmmmmm yummy. Especially the Turbo charge smoothie – Pineapple, apple, lime, spinach, cucumber, celery & avocado. The ONLY form of avocado I would eat as I hated its taste but seemed to love its creaminess in a smoothie! Avocado being an essential fat that I KNEW I should be eating with my PCOS…… So, the next shopping trip I decided the buy the ingredients, dig out my juicer and before I knew it, while planning a week away to see my Mum & brother, I also planned a detox! AND it timed in perfectly with Jason’s BIG juice challenge between 6th – 12th July! Perfect, all meant to be.

So now, let’s cut a long story very short. I returned a week later totally rejuvenated, hadn’t eaten a single morsel of chewable food in 8 days and I’d lost 8lbs – here, something was working! I felt amazing, my headaches had gone, my skin was glowing, my teeth were whiter, I had tons of energy and I no longer had any ringing in my ears – all after just one week. Ok, so let’s continue! Nearly 6 months later incorporating juicing into my daily diet and I’m 30lbs down (It was at 33lbs, but Christmas was far too good hahahaha). I’ve set myself a target of 100lbs but the biggest reason for this dietary change is not to lose all the excess weight I’m carrying, although of course that will help, its to always put my health first and live the healthiest life I can. In a year where health has never been more important, I am finally on top of mine. I have finally found a way to control my symptoms and my cravings, naturally. I know it probably all sounds ridiculously obvious, but we are what we eat. My body was consuming junk therefore I was junk – I was overweight, chronically fatigued, had oily/acne skin, excess hair, moody, depressive, stressed, dull, no fun – the list is endless. I will now consume, in an average juicy week: 7 pineapples, 56 apples, 7 limes, 28 celery sticks, 28 asparagus spears, 7 courgettes, 2 bags of spinach, 1.5 bags of kale, 3.5 cucumbers, 3 broccoli stems, a few bananas, massive handfuls of mixed berries, beetroot, 7 pears, 7 avocados. Safe to say I am now bright, bubbly, happy, positive, glowing, full of energy, no back pain or headaches, smooth skin everywhere and best of all, I am reducing my PCOS symptoms massively. I’ve been at this weight before; I remember how I felt at this weight before. My weight has nothing to do with this feeling. The food I am eating is directly responsible. Finally, an answer to all my troubles. I know it sounds obvious but how many of us will turn to medications or look for other factors to blame for our chronic conditions? I did! As soon as I was diagnosed, I continuously went running back to the GP/consultant for more and more pills. One to sort that, one to sort this, another one to counteract the last one etc etc. I KNOW categorically that the medications were intoxicating me and that the fuel I put into my body causes the relevant energy output whether strong or weak. I know that if I wake up in the morning and feel tired, a juice will sort me out, not caffeine. I know that if I’m tired at night it is because of the incorrect fuel I’ve put into my body earlier that day, for whatever reason I decided to consume it. I am seeing a direct long-term result of it all too.

From previous blogs, you will know that I DID NOT have a menstrual cycle without medical intervention. As of Boxing Day this year, that is no longer true. It may have taken since July to regulate my hormones naturally, but it has worked. Obviously, time will tell if I’m going to restore any kind of regularity to it but in all honesty, that’s not a concern right now as I can’t remember having a regular cycle since I was a teenager, so we’re talking around 20 years of hormonal disruption to be reversed and Rome wasn’t built in a day! Interestingly the last “natural” cycle I had after stopping years of medication also appeared on Boxing Day, in 2016 ;) In August this year, I was convinced “mother nature” had come to visit but she only said a very brief hello in a socially distanced way for a day so this time with the COVID restrictions lifted a little she was able to come to stay with gifts of stomach cramps, carb cravings & headaches as a way of getting us reacquainted again. Needless to say, she was made very welcome and I’ve never been happier, especially by hugging a hot water bottle.

Not everything is quite sorted but as you can imagine, its well on track! I now choose my food wisely, looking for naturally wholesome options as is humanly possible and just being more conscious of what I am eating (of course I eat treats ocassionally but I’m doing it consciously). Would you put dirty fuel in a car? Of course not. Would you put dirty oil in during an oil change? Of course not. That’s what I believe medications do to chronic conditions – they throw dirty oil into an already dirty engine. Our cars need servicing each year where they get an oil change, where the filters are cleaned, where essential maintenance is done, so why don’t we do that when we’re chronically sick? Why do we turn to pills to sort a condition we’ve developed rather than look to what we’re fuelling our body with and give it a good clean out? Of course we need medicines for acute conditions but chronic ones can be reversed if we clean out the “filter” and do an “oil change”. I’ve seen tons of documentaries recently where I’ve learned of people curing their Asthma, Eczema, Psoriasis, Diabetes etc I’ve even seen a documentary where cancers have gone into remission for dozens of years through eating raw food alone. I know it’ll sound very “out there” for some people and it would’ve done for me too had I not gone looking for Functional Medicine (using food to heal) research after years of understanding the theory behind it but not finding the right way to put it into practice. But, never in my whole life and in spite of a worldwide Pandemic, have I felt more alive or healthier than I do right now. I may have turned the clock back 3 years on my weight but energy-wise I feel about 15 years younger which is far more important than any number on the bathroom scales.

In hindsight, do I wish that I’d reached these dietary conclusions earlier? Not at all. It wasn’t the right time. In hindsight, I can see that all of the information that I have been armed with over the years, are the tools that have set me up for the success I now have. Like a fine wine, I needed time to breathe, time to mature to become the best I can be. No point in opening it early, you’ll just be disappointed. A good teacher is somebody who’s struggled themselves and I’m a better, stronger person for having had my major struggles. There’s probably many still to come. Life is never boring!

Now that I’ve written this, I logged into Tumblr to copy this blog across and to see when I last posted and to my amazement it was Boxing day last year! I love coincidences of dates & Boxing Day seems to have cropped up a number of times. I said that my goal was to increase my energy levels as I really struggled this time last year. I had said regarding Christmas day:

“I want to be able to, one day, wake up early to make the breakfast, open stocking presents, get dressed inc. make up, cook a Christmas dinner, watch a bit of Christmas TV, play some board games, do the washing up and still feel like a proper woman – not some shadow of one who can only do one or two tasks a day.”

Well I did all those things! I’d totally forgotten that I’d even set that goal (for one day!) but I reached it a year later and more. I never thought I’d be sizes smaller than a previous year as my pattern has always been to be one size bigger each year ;) I recently ordered a few jumpers for the harsh winter, one a size 16-18 and one a size 14 for the future. Well, although a stretchy material, I’m in the size 14 jumper and had to send back the other as it just hung off me! Considering I was a size 20 last year, ballooned to a size 22 by the middle of the year and now I’m back to the size I was 3 years ago, I’m delighted. I also don’t get the violently ill episodes when I eat gluten/dairy now that I did before when I religiously followed a PCOS diet and ocassionally slipped up. I honestly think fruit & veg is healing my gut, my hormones, my skin, every organ in my body! There’s a lot to say for eating a plant-based diet, not only for my health but also the purse-strings but there’s also lots to say for eating balanced nutrition and listening to one’s body for what it really needs. My ears are wide open now.

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lawncareallamericanturfbeauty · 4 years ago

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7 Reasons Why Gardening is Great for your Mental Health Gardening is great for your mental health This year has been mentally challenging for a lot of us. It feels like we suddenly woke up one day to a devastating global pandemic, protests covering our nation from coast to coast, and unemployment at an all-time high. With a hundred reasons to fret and stress, you may have felt down lately. Nearly 50 percent of people have reported adverse mental health effects resulting from COVID-19 alone. However, it does not have to stay that way forever. There are a plethora of ways to raise your spirits even during these troubling times. One proven, multi-faceted, and flexible way to destress, is gardening. Even if you consider yourself cursed with a “brown thumb,” you may find that the process of growing something from the earth you live on is as rewarding as it is therapeutic. There truly is no better time to pick up a hobby than now, and spending some quiet time with nature may be precisely what you need for a pick-me-up. In this article, we will discuss seven ways that gardening can improve your mental health and your overall sense of happiness. So get yourself all tucked in and ready to hear how gardening could lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. 1. Minimizes Stress Stress is one of the most common negative human emotions felt by everyone around the world. Over 75% of people experience stress that affects their physical health. Physically, your body may experience muscle tension, high blood pressure, digestive problems, or other ailments. Mentally, your stress can lead to anxiety and depression. By directly interacting with the essential components of gardening, such as soil, sunlight, and nature, your stress levels are likely to go down. Spending time out in the garden reduces the production of cortisol, a hormone produced by the body in times of stress. Cortisol is responsible for muddy thinking, an elevated heart rate, sweaty palms, and other less-than-desirable side effects. Studies have found that gardening is even more stress-relieving than reading! 2. Strengthen Immune System The sunlight you receive from being in your plant box doesn’t just help with your stress levels – it has other benefits as well! Gardening can strengthen your immune system, meaning that it will be easier to fight off infections–or viruses affecting our globe today. Getting down and dirty in your garden’s soil also produces the right kind of immune boosters. Instead of gaining eosinophils, which provoke allergic reactions, gardening will help your body produce neutrophils. These white blood cells are already part of your innate immune system and continually react to microbial invaders. These are the kind of bio-fighters you want in your body, especially right now! Immune Strengthening Plants While your immune system benefits from being in the dirt, you can also grow plants that are natural immune boosters themselves! Here are just a few plants that have proven to make your immune system ready for a fight: Echinacea: Traditionally, this herb was used by indigenous peoples to purify blood! Today, echinacea is especially useful for fighting respiratory diseases like the common cold (or possibly COVID-19). Elderberries: The significant boost from elderberries lies in proanthocyanidins. The fruit’s antimicrobials have fought off flu symptoms for centuries! Astragalus: On top of boosting your immune system, this bean/legume herb primarily for heart disease and other organs. Aloe vera: Aloe vera is one of the more popular plants used for boosting immune systems. It is packed full of polysaccharides and anti-inflammatory properties. 3. Builds Muscles While gardening won’t necessarily make you ready for your next bodybuilding competition, it will sure make those smaller muscles throughout your body get a good workout. Even the Center for Disease Control and Prevention qualified the hobby as an exercise! In fact, just 30-45 minutes of gardening can burn up to 300 calories and engage all major muscle groups! Low-Risk Being indoors for months on end may have impacted the amount of strength you have. Chances are, your muscles have deteriorated over these last few months of quarantine if you haven’t been getting the same amount of daily activity or exercise. Gardening offers an inexpensive, easygoing way back into regular physical activity without hurting your body. The physical activity involved is also ideal for getting your body moving again because of the limited number of repeated movements, often leading to ailments such as tennis elbow. And the best part is, you get to have fun while you do it! Healthy Eating Gardening also leads to healthier eating habits. Since the fruits and vegetables are grown in your own space, you don’t have to question what kinds of fertilizers and pesticides have come in contact with your food. With an entire garden of carefully curated and managed fruits and vegetables of your choice, you are sure to indulge in their nutritious goodness more often. Gardening is not only good for your body, but it also helps your wallet! 4. Stay Present It can be hard to live in the moment when you are constantly worrying about the problems going on in the world. With the constant bombardment of Tweets, Instagram, and Facebook posts, achieving this sense of calm is becoming more difficult. Gardening offers an escape to all of that. Working on your plants keeps your mind focused on the task in hand (such as digging, pruning, or weeding), instead of on the more significant global issues facing the world today. The single act of staying present has a long, long list of benefits in and of itself, including: Relationship satisfaction Less emotional reactivity Better Sleep Improve attention span 5. Soak in the Sun for Some Vitamin D Exposing your skin to the sun has an extensive list of benefits of its own. The most important effect is the increased production of Vitamin D. Unfortunately, as of 2018, a shocking 42% of Americans reported they are deficient in Vitamin D . This is surprising since all your body needs is a measly 10-15 minutes a day out in the sunshine! With such a short amount of time in the sun, you get all these benefits: Vitamin D helps: Lower your blood pressure Protect against inflammation Improves brain function Low Levels of Vitamin D may lead to: Heart disease Prostate cancer Dementia Fatigue Mood Swings Depression 6. Find a Sense of Purpose One unique quality gardening offers is a more profound sense of purpose in your life. You are no longer living to wake up every morning, but you have something to look after, nurture, and grow to its full potential. Almost immediately after you begin your gardening journey, you will see results that are sure to fill you with a sense of pride and accomplishment. These emotions spark feel-good hormones, such as dopamine and serotonin, in your brain. 7. Build Connections Last but not least, gardening allows you to reconnect with the people around you and the world. When was the last time you sat outside and felt the sunshine dance on your skin or felt the texture of a leaf in your hand? How long has it been since you had a meaningful conversation about a project or a hobby? Gardening helps bring communities and people together. Connecting with People When social distancing is required to keep us safe, it is essential to remember that we do not need to eliminate connecting altogether. Connecting with Nature Gardening offers a unique experience to connect with the world beneath our feet. As a gardener, you will become in tune with the soil your plants are growing in, the rain clouds overhead, and the nutrients you will absorb from your delicious rewards. Instead of glancing briefly at the trees as you drive to the supermarket, you will have the opportunity to be up close and personal with the ladybugs parading in the dirt and the fruits of your proverbial garden. Connecting with Yourself The last connection you can find is between you and yourself. Gardening can be a handy meditation tool, even in small and enclosed spaces. The hobby can allow you to accept that you cannot control everything, that things will not be perfect in the traditional sense, and that all living things have a purpose. There’s no denying it. The world misses you, your brain needs the break, and your body is tired of being indoors. 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riichardwilson · 4 years ago

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Time Management: Learn the 5 Steps to Holistic Productivity

July 23, 2020 5 min read

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

An entrepreneur‘s journey is one of constant discovery from learning how to manage teams to utilizing social media and from implementing new and innovative marketing agency strategies to learning how to scale. It’s never an easy one.

Entrepreneurs must take calculated risks on a daily basis, especially in the Covid-19 world where everything has been turned upside-down. Companies and individuals alike have had to pivot to stay ahead of the game.

With the winds of change blowing stronger than ever, it’s critical we have our entrepreneurial sails up and are able to navigate the treacherous waters ahead. That’s why evergreen concepts such as leadership, sales, marketing agency and productivity are so valuable.

Related: 10 Incredible TED Talks About Time Management You Should Watch Right Now

Pick up nearly every book or course on productivity and you’re bound to find a whole bunch of tips, strategies and tactics, and many of them incredibly powerful, but oftentimes they overlook health. According to a study done by Brigham Young University, employees with unhealthy diets were 66 percent more like to suffer a loss in productivity. Add to that the stress levels people are enduring in 2020, and it’s easy to see the need for a more holistic approach to productivity.

Holistic productivity consists of five areas: diet, sleep, fitness, breathing, and meditation.

Diet

This one is near and dear to my heart (literally). Like many entrepreneurs do in their early days, I survived on ramen, tacos, grilled meat and regular trips to restaurants in the area. Building my business was my top priority so food was not even on my radar. I was, for lack of a better word, a typical guy. Then I met my wife, and everything changed, especially my diet. My wife made sure I ate a well-balanced meal. variety of vegetables for dinner and in a few short years my colds disappeared. For the first 35 years of my life, I was prone to catching colds, but for the past 11 years, I’ve been cold free. Food makes a difference.

Another aspect of our diet is water. Dehydration leads to irritability, heightened levels of stress, difficulty concentrating, impaired cognitive functions and more. Bad news for the coffee-lovers out there, caffeine is a no-no when it comes to peak performance. Instead, we need to boost our system with 3.7L of water a day for men, and 2.7L for women according to the National Academies of Sciences.

Takeaway: Eat healthier and hydrate more.

Sleep

Arianna Huffington believes in the importance of sleep she wrote an entire book on the topic. Seems she’s not alone with more and more fitness experts speaking out about the need for a good night’s rest which consists of 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. Sleep doesn’t just recharge our batteries, but it releases important chemicals into the bloodstream needed for cell rejuvenation.

Takeaway: Sleep 7-8 hours a night.

Related: 8 Daily Time Management Habits of Effective Business Leaders

Fitness

The F-word of productivity. Few people like going to the gym for an hour, jogging around the block, or just doing five chin-ups. Those people who hate working out will rely on the “I’m-too-tired” or the “I’m-too-busy” excuse as their get-out-of-jail-free card, but we all know the truth – they are too lazy to do it.

Fitness doesn’t require an hour-long workout. It just requires some regular workout. High-performance coach Brendon Burchard talks about 20 minutes a day, done five days a week. The goal should be to make it excuse-proof. It’s not how hard you do it, but that you do it. 10 minutes of yoga or stretching plus 10 push-ups followed by 2 minutes of planking will suffice. Nothing more. Find something that works for you and stick with it.

Takeaway: Establish a simple easy-to-do exercise routine.

Breathing

Tony Robbins has talked about the power of physiology has over our emotional state for over 30 years and for good reason – it works. Breathing is one area that we are just starting to truly understand. It allows us to move from one state to another quickly. Through concentrated breathing we can induce a state of calm, boost our oxygen levels and give us a jolt of energy, or even reduce the amount of pain we experience simply through breathing.

Takeaway: Breathing allows us to control our state.

Related: 12 Productivity and Time-Management Books to Read this Summer

Meditation

Single-minded focus allows us to tap into our potential. We are more distracted than ever thanks to our beloved smartphone and social media platforms. We have become addicted to the dopamine hits we get from them. Apple, Google, Nike, AOL Time Warner, Deutsche Bank and Proctor & Gamble are just a few of the companies that promote on-the-job meditation. Studies have shown that through the practice of meditation we can change the way our brain processes information and reduce the effects of stress, anxiety and even depression.

Takeaway: In a world of distraction, focus is a superpower.

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scpie · 4 years ago

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Time Management: Learn the 5 Steps to Holistic Productivity

July 23, 2020 5 min read

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Related: 10 Incredible TED Talks About Time Management You Should Watch Right Now

Holistic productivity consists of five areas: diet, sleep, fitness, breathing, and meditation.

Diet

Takeaway: Eat healthier and hydrate more.

Sleep

Takeaway: Sleep 7-8 hours a night.

Related: 8 Daily Time Management Habits of Effective Business Leaders

Fitness

Takeaway: Establish a simple easy-to-do exercise routine.

Breathing

Takeaway: Breathing allows us to control our state.

Related: 12 Productivity and Time-Management Books to Read this Summer

Meditation

Takeaway: In a world of distraction, focus is a superpower.

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