By Annemarie Dooling — 2021
It’s gotten harder to create mental breaks as work and home have blurred. Here are ways to get your brain a rest.
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Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
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Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.
Most major religions call for a day of rest . . . science agrees.
For centuries, humans have understood that rest is fundamental to success, health, and happiness. As the saying goes, “Even God rested on the seventh day.”
Every once in a while a little brush with a heart attack or cancer has some super busy person knocking reluctantly on my door.