Quieting a buzzing brain after the workday is never easy. Sleep is not the only time our brain unwinds. We also need recovery. Here are some easy steps to make recovery an efficient endeavour, from Hintsa Performance. Recovery can occur during the workday, after the workday, and during extended time off (weekends, holidays, sabbaticals) \u2013 and it needs to occur daily, weekly, and long term. Mental recovery is especially important for knowledge workers \u2013 those of us who work primarily with our brain.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udd95 The 4 elements of mental recovery<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udf00 Relaxation<\/p>\n\n

Relaxation is what most would associate with recovery \u2013 kicking back and doing calming things. Just doing a relaxing activity is not enough though, it needs to feel relaxing.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udf00 Mastery<\/p>\n\n

Mastery is a more active form of recovery. Mastery is something that engages your mind intellectually outside of work, like painting, taking photographs, playing an instrument, building model airplanes, playing chess.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udf00 Detachment<\/p>\n\n

The third element is detachment: your mind\u2019s ability to refrain from work-related thoughts in your free time.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83c\udf00 Control<\/p>\n\n

The fourth and final element of mental recovery is control: knowing what matters to you and being able to dedicate your time to it.<\/p>\n\n

Where are you now with all these 4 pillars? What do you want to improve?<\/p>\n\n

#WorkRetreat #Intelligence #FutureOfWork #mentalhealth #mentalfitness<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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