This sharing is something that we
can do during downtime and probably will get up more energetic.
Downtime practice:
1. Exercise
Conventionally
defined “successful” people often exercise regularly. Why this
correlation? It could be a number of factors, as exercise has a ton of
benefits. It could be that regularly exercising is a trait of motivated,
goal-oriented people, who naturally succeed in other areas of life. It could be
that the stress relief and energy boosts from the activity itself make them
more productive and make them feel better throughout the day.
Or it
could help to compartmentalize their life with regular routines. Whatever the
case, the correlation is high.
2. Have fun
Have
fun? And be successful at the same time? It seems like some kind of trap, yet
tons of successful people -- including Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Sheryl Sandberg -- will
likely tell you that taking a real break from work, on a bona fide
vacation, will do wonders for your mental health, productivity and overall
well-being. It may feel intimidating or even “wrong” to take a vacation, but
the benefits are more than worth it.
3. Meditate
Spend
some time learning how to meditate properly, and you’ll wonder what you did
before the practice. Mindfulness meditation, at its most basic form, is simply a
way to clear the mind of thought and be “present” in a given moment. Doing this
for even 10 minutes a day can help you clear your mind, improve your memory,
become more focused and reduce stress. It’s no wonder that meditation is
such a common strategy among successful people.
4. Read
There
are so many benefits to reading regularly, it’s hard to know where to begin
-- and it doesn’t matter much what you read, either. Reading newspapers,
magazines, non-fiction books and fiction all can help you improve your
vocabulary, broaden your perspectives, improve your memory and retention, and
help you generate new ideas for your business or career. Even if you don’t have
much time to sit and crack a book, you can at least listen to audiobooks during
your commute or during other “dead” periods.
5. Learn.
Successful
people know that no matter how much you think you know, there’s always
something new to learn. Even if you’ve somehow mastered everything related to
your industry, there’s always new information, trends and technology
coming along to defy your expectations. Take the time to learn new things,
whether that happens through workshops, classes, seminars or the act
of just reaching out to new people.
6. Volunteer.
Successful
people spend time volunteering, in part to give back to their communities, and
in part for the networking opportunities. Volunteering tends to bring all types
of people together, regardless of the specific type of volunteer event, so make
sure to seek out these opportunities in your city -- even if it’s only for
a few hours a month.
7. Network.
Networking events are always valuable, and you should make an effort to
seek them out. New people can provide new opportunities, new contacts, new
skills and new information. PLus, staying social is good for your mental
health.
8. Appreciate loved ones.
Finally,
the most successful people try to take time to appreciate their loved
ones, though unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Some people are so
possessed with the idea of making more money, getting more power or
advancing their careers that they neglect the people who make it all worth it.
Doing so may get you ahead a little faster, but it could leave you alienated,
unfulfilled and feeling that all your hard work was a waste. Don’t be one
of those people; make time for your friends and family.
1. Exercise
Conventionally
defined “successful” people often exercise regularly. Why this
correlation? It could be a number of factors, as exercise has a ton of
benefits. It could be that regularly exercising is a trait of motivated,
goal-oriented people, who naturally succeed in other areas of life. It could be
that the stress relief and energy boosts from the activity itself make them
more productive and make them feel better throughout the day.
Or it
could help to compartmentalize their life with regular routines. Whatever the
case, the correlation is high.
2. Have fun
Have
fun? And be successful at the same time? It seems like some kind of trap, yet
tons of successful people -- including Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Sheryl Sandberg -- will
likely tell you that taking a real break from work, on a bona fide
vacation, will do wonders for your mental health, productivity and overall
well-being. It may feel intimidating or even “wrong” to take a vacation, but
the benefits are more than worth it.
3. Meditate
Spend
some time learning how to meditate properly, and you’ll wonder what you did
before the practice. Mindfulness meditation, at its most basic form, is simply a
way to clear the mind of thought and be “present” in a given moment. Doing this
for even 10 minutes a day can help you clear your mind, improve your memory,
become more focused and reduce stress. It’s no wonder that meditation is
such a common strategy among successful people.
4. Read
There
are so many benefits to reading regularly, it’s hard to know where to begin
-- and it doesn’t matter much what you read, either. Reading newspapers,
magazines, non-fiction books and fiction all can help you improve your
vocabulary, broaden your perspectives, improve your memory and retention, and
help you generate new ideas for your business or career. Even if you don’t have
much time to sit and crack a book, you can at least listen to audiobooks during
your commute or during other “dead” periods.
5. Learn.
Successful
people know that no matter how much you think you know, there’s always
something new to learn. Even if you’ve somehow mastered everything related to
your industry, there’s always new information, trends and technology
coming along to defy your expectations. Take the time to learn new things,
whether that happens through workshops, classes, seminars or the act
of just reaching out to new people.
6. Volunteer.
Successful
people spend time volunteering, in part to give back to their communities, and
in part for the networking opportunities. Volunteering tends to bring all types
of people together, regardless of the specific type of volunteer event, so make
sure to seek out these opportunities in your city -- even if it’s only for
a few hours a month.
7. Network.
Networking events are always valuable, and you should make an effort to
seek them out. New people can provide new opportunities, new contacts, new
skills and new information. PLus, staying social is good for your mental
health.
8. Appreciate loved ones.
Finally,
the most successful people try to take time to appreciate their loved
ones, though unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Some people are so
possessed with the idea of making more money, getting more power or
advancing their careers that they neglect the people who make it all worth it.
Doing so may get you ahead a little faster, but it could leave you alienated,
unfulfilled and feeling that all your hard work was a waste. Don’t be one
of those people; make time for your friends and family.
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