Many of you who know me well enough know that I book my time up to the minute, including sleep. It's a very bad habit that I've refined well over the past three years, eventually leading to almost complete burnout. Not healthy, emotional or physically. But I'm not burnt out. How? you might wonder...
The magic of downtime. I guess you could say I also plan my downtime, not always, but sometimes. And because it's so integral to my optimal mental and physica health, I protect it wisely. Just Imagine - http://youtu.be/yRhq-yO1KN8 This week I'm spending six glorious days in the beautiful mountain town of Teton Village, near Jackson Hole, WY. The scenery here is breathtaking. The vibe skiing around the mountain is positive or at least optimistic (depending on your stamina and/or ability.) Amidst all the energy, I found myself deciding to not ski today and take what I discovered was much needed downtime. What did I do exactly? Well, that's what downtime's all about. Not a lot of anything, just a little of a few things. I took a leisurely hour walk as the snow fell steadily, paying attention to and appreciating everything along the way, not worrying where I was headed or when I would be there. And it was GREAT! The Importance of Downtime http://on.aol.com/video/cali-yost-on-the-importance-of-down-time-517652834 Try it. The benefits far outweigh the risks. What do you like to do in your downtime? Pop it in a comment and I'll make a Wordle out of it!
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Jason
3/20/2013 02:43:11 am
Sometimes I take breaks when skiing by stopping off to the side and watching other skiers take their runs. Seeing how others flow with gravity (or not) is almost meditative and always inspiring when a great skier glides by me.
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