Downtime
This is going to be a “do as I say, not as I do” article. Admittedly, I struggle with disconnecting. I find it hard to set work aside and use my mind and energy on other things. I find this to be true now more than ever given the reality of life during this pandemic. It is hard to discern a Tuesday from a Saturday and an afternoon from a late night.
I write this as an admonition to myself and us all. We need to make time to turn it all off. Let’s walk away from our busy minds and the cortisol producing stress that we face for so many hours of the day.
I have a unique position of bearing witness to the ineptitude of many as it relates to shutting down. As entrepreneurs, I sense the shared feeling is that a moment not used is one wasted.
I write this because I see and hear the burn out on the faces and in the voices of those on the other side of the webcam. Exhaustion appears to be a companion to this pandemic. The truth is, if left untreated, it can do as much harm as COVID to both you and your business.
Elite athletes understand the importance of recovery days. They recognize that to be able to operate at peak performance, they need to prioritize restorative care.
Most major spiritual traditions also see the importance of a day of rest, encouraging us to welcome solitude and introspection. They further remind us to be with…
