The pressure to always be “productive” can be relentlessly stressful. It makes people “forget” to take lunch because they just have to answer one more email, to not take paid vacation time even when they’re entitled to, because they think it will reflect badly on them, and so on. The opposite is true. Your brain needs to rest, and when you take breaks, take time away from being “productive” and give your brain the chance to recharge, study after study has shown that you will be MORE productive than if you keep on working without those breaks.
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For many people, the idea of not being “productive” at any given moment causes anxiety, guilt or boredom. There is a feeling of unworthiness, or being lesser than one’s best because of watching a favorite show, checking out Facebook, shopping, or any other activity that might be pleasurable. Relaxing, having fun, doing something that gives you pleasure is an important part of life. It rests the brain and does not make you any less worthy than would cleaning the apartment, doing work for your job, or any other job that is tedious. It’s ok to have fun.
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“The Holidays,” starting with Thanksgiving, are supposed to be a time where we all feel warm and fuzzy. But for many people, it doesn’t feel that way. They’re supposed to feel joyful, but instead, they’re depressed. Understanding what it’s all about and how to deal with it is the subject of this post.
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