"Take a Break"

 

tropicalvation.com

Picture this. You are sitting at your desk at 3pm. Phones are ringing. Fax machines are beeping. Blackberrys are beeping. People are racing up and down the halls with animal speed and everyone looks like there are on a life-or-death mission. Everyone but you that is. You, for some reason, just can’t to keep your eyes open. Maybe it was the rice at lunch time. Or maybe it was the late night party. Somehow you are finding it supremely difficult to stay propped up. Not to worry girls and boys, it happens to the best of us. Call it a wintertime slow-down of the body, or call it lack of energy, sometimes what you need is a pick me up to get you through the rest of your day with your job intact!

So here are a couple of quick ways to reenergize your systems during that mid-day/morning slump.

Stretch: Stand up with your feet together. Raise your arms up, above your head. Now taking a deep breath in, bend backwards. Maintain this position a couple of seconds, and then slowly bringing your arms with you, bend forward, essentially attempting to touch your toes. Yogic backward bends are one of the most effective ways to energize the entire body and get you going again!

Breathe:  the easiest, safest, and probably one of the best ways to refresh your systems and leave you feeling relaxed. Just close you eyes and take 10 slow, deep breaths in and out through your nose.

Take a walk: Sometimes all you really need is a little fresh air. Trust me, it works to clear your mind, and gives you the pick-me-up needed to continue with the tasks at hand. Even if you can’t leave the office, just take a short walk around there. Or maybe climb a few flights up and down the stairs. And remember, the idea is not to tire yourself out, or walk somewhere, but rather to enjoy the walk.

Get some shut-eye: This is a really simple one. So simple, it’s hard to believe it works. All those hours spent staring at the computer screen, typing frantic emails, even sending funny text messages, can really take a toll on your poor eyes. So take a few minutes to rest them. Just sit at your desk and close your eyes. While doing so, try to consciously focus on your breath, essentially withdrawing your senses from the hectic world around you. Trust me you will love the results – a feeling of peace and quiet in your mind that allows you to have a more productive day ahead.

So just go ahead and take that break. You deserve it.

"Finding fitness from Airport to Airport"

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Ever get the feeling you are literally living out of your suitcase? Like you fall asleep in one city and wake up in the next? Life can be a whirlwind of time zones, boarding passes, airport lounges, and jet lag for many of us, often at the cost of our mental and physical well being. I say its time to stop blaming the job, your schedule, and your boss and take matters into your own hands.


Instead of giving up all attempts at living a balanced, some what disciplined life why not try and make the most of your life-in-a-suitcase situation? Here are some easy ways to keep your hectic travel life healthy leaving you feeling fresh and ready to hop on the next flight!

• Stretching in the Skies – Think about all those hours you spend bored out of your mind on the plane…next time you are on board why not take the time to do a couple of basic stretches? Use the floor space underneath the seat in front of you to stretch your legs out, pointing the toes out and then in. follow that with a couple of shoulder rolls and neck rotations and voila – your blood circulations pumping again, muscles are warmed, that crick in your neck has disappeared and your body feels great

• Snacking Smart - being on the move constantly often results in what I call the “cookie monster” syndrome…where you always find yourself reached for the processed, supersugary, fried treats to satiate your appitite. But you want the truth?? Not only is that stuff addictive (the more sugar you consume, the more your body craves the stuff just like nicotine), its awful for you…making the body lethargic and prone to obesity, diabetes, and heart problems. Instead, pack your suitcase with some smarter, healthier stuff you can snack on when hunger attacks next. Natures Valley Granola Bars, baked Soya Chakli from Home Delight and Marie Digestive biscuits are both great options giving you great energy and leaving you feeling full!

• Power moves in your hotel room – who says you need a gym to get a good work out? Take your pick from the following short on time, but high on intensity workouts that keep your body looking like a million bucks AND make sure you arrive early for that conference! If you are a yoga buff, try doing a series of Surya Namaskars (8 to 10 would definitely work up a sweat). For those who like strength exercises do a 3 sets of squats, push-ups, and stationary lunges (10 to 15 reps each). And if you miss your weights? Just zip up that suitcase and use it to do simple side stretches!