Chill Out, Relax at Work and be More Productive!
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Article Title: Chill Out, Relax at Work and be More Productive!
Author: Dr Kathryn Owler
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We tend to think of work as a place where we need to be intensely active. And, these days workers are often expected to perform at a constantly high level. However, there are benefits to down-time at work. Down-time does not necessarily mean being lazy. It merely means recognising the human need to keep a balance of intense activity and relaxation, for good health and productivity.
Maintain a stress-relaxation rhythm at work
There are certain times in the work-place where we need to work very hard in order to complete a project. A company may understandably expect staff to pull out all stops to meet a deadline. Stress is a physiological response that can help us achieve this kind of goal. The �fight or flight� response sets up a chain of physical reactions in our body, which readies it for intense activity e.g. faster breathing, pupil dilation, adrenalin. This can be a positive and useful mechanism to help us get something done.
However, once we have finished an intense piece of work, we need to let the body enter into a relaxation and recuperation phase. In other words, we need to let the body, mind and spirit heal and recover. As a result, the body moves back into a position of natural homeostasis. It is then resilient enough to cope with stressful events once again.
It is impossible for the human body to continue at the same level of stress and stay healthy. If we push ourselves and do not allow for relaxation, we will become chronically ill. In other words, we are doing no one, including ourselves a favour, by working like a dog!
It is necessary for those in management roles to recognise that staff need to enter a relaxation phase once they have completed an intense piece of work. This does not necessarily mean that they will be doing no work, but rather they can do work at a slower pace, or less intensely demanding work, for a short time.
Relax and get more done
When we are stressed we are less able to concentrate. Chronic stress, leads to ill-health and ultimately, burn-out. It is very important to take tea breaks and lunch breaks. And, to stop regularly every 40 minutes. If you find it hard to stop, ask yourself: �is what I am doing really that important?�
Finding ways to relax at home and work
Because of the busy lives we lead, in can be difficult sometimes to find ways to relax. Firstly, we often feel we don�t have time. Secondly, because we are used to high stress levels, we often find it hard to relax. Here are some things that can help us shift into relaxation mode:
Stress less at home
- Gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi
- Massage � a good reminder to the body of �how� to relax
- Ask yourself what relaxed you as a child and start doing those things again
- Be disciplined about stopping when you need to � don�t try and be a saint!
- Laugh e.g. see a funny movie � the relaxation response after good belly laughter is a powerful one
Stress less at work
- Don�t eat your lunch at your work desk � it is not possible to properly digest food if you are in fight or flight mode
- Maintain good social relationships with colleagues who you can relax and have fun at work with
- Install micro-break soft-ware on your computer
- Suggest some good fun at work activities to get people away from their computers e.g. celebrating birthdays
Relaxation is gold!
Relaxation can feel like �laziness� in our busy world. However, it is actually a key to balance in life and is a wonderful gift. With balance we are fully able to concentrate and also appreciate everything that we have. Try then, to value the power of relaxation and you will reap the rewards.
About The Author: DDr Kathryn Owler is the Director of The http://Joyworkz.com Center for Fun and Wellness at Work. She is also an Associate Researcher at AUT University, Business School, where she researches and publishes on workplace wellness and fun at work. See http://www.joyworkz.com
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Article Title: Chill Out, Relax at Work and be More Productive!
Author: Dr Kathryn Owler
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We tend to think of work as a place where we need to be intensely active. And, these days workers are often expected to perform at a constantly high level. However, there are benefits to down-time at work. Down-time does not necessarily mean being lazy. It merely means recognising the human need to keep a balance of intense activity and relaxation, for good health and productivity.
Maintain a stress-relaxation rhythm at work
There are certain times in the work-place where we need to work very hard in order to complete a project. A company may understandably expect staff to pull out all stops to meet a deadline. Stress is a physiological response that can help us achieve this kind of goal. The �fight or flight� response sets up a chain of physical reactions in our body, which readies it for intense activity e.g. faster breathing, pupil dilation, adrenalin. This can be a positive and useful mechanism to help us get something done.
However, once we have finished an intense piece of work, we need to let the body enter into a relaxation and recuperation phase. In other words, we need to let the body, mind and spirit heal and recover. As a result, the body moves back into a position of natural homeostasis. It is then resilient enough to cope with stressful events once again.
It is impossible for the human body to continue at the same level of stress and stay healthy. If we push ourselves and do not allow for relaxation, we will become chronically ill. In other words, we are doing no one, including ourselves a favour, by working like a dog!
It is necessary for those in management roles to recognise that staff need to enter a relaxation phase once they have completed an intense piece of work. This does not necessarily mean that they will be doing no work, but rather they can do work at a slower pace, or less intensely demanding work, for a short time.
Relax and get more done
When we are stressed we are less able to concentrate. Chronic stress, leads to ill-health and ultimately, burn-out. It is very important to take tea breaks and lunch breaks. And, to stop regularly every 40 minutes. If you find it hard to stop, ask yourself: �is what I am doing really that important?�
Finding ways to relax at home and work
Because of the busy lives we lead, in can be difficult sometimes to find ways to relax. Firstly, we often feel we don�t have time. Secondly, because we are used to high stress levels, we often find it hard to relax. Here are some things that can help us shift into relaxation mode:
Stress less at home
- Gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi
- Massage � a good reminder to the body of �how� to relax
- Ask yourself what relaxed you as a child and start doing those things again
- Be disciplined about stopping when you need to � don�t try and be a saint!
- Laugh e.g. see a funny movie � the relaxation response after good belly laughter is a powerful one
Stress less at work
- Don�t eat your lunch at your work desk � it is not possible to properly digest food if you are in fight or flight mode
- Maintain good social relationships with colleagues who you can relax and have fun at work with
- Install micro-break soft-ware on your computer
- Suggest some good fun at work activities to get people away from their computers e.g. celebrating birthdays
Relaxation is gold!
Relaxation can feel like �laziness� in our busy world. However, it is actually a key to balance in life and is a wonderful gift. With balance we are fully able to concentrate and also appreciate everything that we have. Try then, to value the power of relaxation and you will reap the rewards.
About The Author: DDr Kathryn Owler is the Director of The http://Joyworkz.com Center for Fun and Wellness at Work. She is also an Associate Researcher at AUT University, Business School, where she researches and publishes on workplace wellness and fun at work. See http://www.joyworkz.com
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