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How to recharge, refresh and refocus for peak performance
Your quarterly report is due at noon, your assistant called in sick, your company announced a second wave of lay-offs, and you just discovered that your computer has a virus ... and it's only 9:15 a.m... Ah ... the joys of stress!
When the stress of today's work world gets too intense, many people escape with a well-deserved vacation or sabbatical. But what can you do if you don't have the time to get away? Simple. Take a few minutes a day to recharge, refresh and refocus for peak performance and increased mental clarity.
Whether you work in a downtown high-rise, a country shop or anything in between, you can renew your physical and mental state in as little as seven minutes a day. Follow these simple steps for daily relaxation and watch your stressed-out, worn-out and unfulfilled body and mind transform into a happy, creative and productive person.
Take a beauty break
No matter where you live or work, there's beauty all around you. During your lunch break, visit a park or some other secluded place filled with nature's beauty. The growing field of ecopsychology studies the powerful connection between nature and mental well-being. Many people experience a heightened awareness in nature; their senses are sharpened; they feel connected to something greater than themselves and a sense of inner peace. Find a...