Make the Time to "Take Time"

Do you ever feel guilty if you stop to take a break?

I know I use to, and sometimes still do. One of the hardest lessons I have had to learn is that sometimes you need to STOP! This may sound like an easy thing to do for some people, but for others it is the single hardest thing you will have to master in order to be successful.

When you have got the drive, the ambition, the dreams and the willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve what you have set out to do, you will understand exactly where I am coming from. It is important to work hard, but it is just as important to work at your best and in the right state of mind. This is impossible to do if you do not take some time to RELAX! Let me give you some tips on how you can feel better about taking TIME OUT.


1. The best way to make yourself feel GOOD about taking time out to relax is to PLAN it into your calendar as a necessary task. Understand that it is a vital step for you to perform at your best and achieve your goals.

2. Plan for something that is relaxing and won't stress you out more. If you plan to watch a movie, pick a comedy or something a little bit chilled out, a horror/action packed/adrenaline pumping moving probably won't help you much. PIck an activity that you feel is relaxing, but will help you towards your goals, a great example would be reading a personal development book. Some other great idea's are going for a walk (health and fitness is very important), listening to some music (preferably not death metal etc.) or just playing with a pet.

3. Dedicate a specific amount of time to your relaxation activity. A good ball park would be 30mins to 1hr every day and one whole day on the weekend. By setting a time limit and sticking to it you will get a feeling of accomplishment that you have done what you PLANNED to do. This means you won't feel bad about doing it because it is all part of the bigger picture.

4. Try to clear your mind from whatever tasks or goals you have planned for the rest of the day and really enjoy the REST time you have. Your mind and body need recovery time! They will reward you for this with better performance and clarity when you get back "on the job".


So make the time to "take time" and enjoy it without feeling bad, lazy or unaccomplished. It is one of the most important keys to success. You will be better prepared to approach your tasks, have a clearer more open mind and a new energy that will help you power through your day. So apply the art of REST now! Go sit and just think for a while, let your heart rate drop and the stress subside. Go read a good book or go for a walk. Go pat your dog, cat, bird, fish...well maybe not your fish and RELAX for a while. Do it NOW I dare you and guarantee you will feel better afterwards.

Apply these tips to your daily routine and watch your productivity soar.

See you at the top!

Corey Low