TAKING BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS - Episode 115

I think sometimes we can get lost in the creativity of our work and in the focus that we bring to it but if we gave ourselves a break, literally and figuratively, we could all do a lot better.

This episode was written by Ian O'Neill from the "How the Did It: Filmmaking" podcast.

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QUOTES:
Spend the afternoon. You can't take it with you. Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Annie Dillard.

There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither. Alan Cohen

When you are doing goal-oriented work that requires concentration, the PFC keeps you focused on your goals. The PFC is also responsible for logical thinking, executive functioning and using willpower to override impulses. Meg Selig

Constant sitting—whether at your desk, the TV, or in the lecture hall—puts you at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Meg Selig

When we work, our prefrontal cortex makes every effort to help us execute our goals. But for a challenging task that requires our sustained attention, research shows briefly taking our minds off the goal can renew and strengthen motivation later on. Nir Eyal

Downtime replenishes the brain’s stores of attention and motivation, encourages productivity and creativity, and is essential to both achieve our highest levels of performance and simply form stable memories in everyday life … moments of respite may even be necessary to keep one’s moral compass in working order and maintain a sense of self. Ferris Jabr

A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking. Earl Wilson

After a while, just staying alive becomes a full-time job. No wonder we need a vacation. Michael Zadoorian

The vacation we often need is freedom from our own mind. Jack Adam Weber


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Season 9 Executive Producer: Christopher McPhillips from Artos Digital

2-time winners of 'Social Media Agency of the Year' at the Prestige Awards; Artos Digital specialise in marketing communications, coaching and personal branding. Owner Christopher McPhillips launched the business from his home in Bathgate and now works alongside his wife, Electra, for specialised event management and fundraising. Enjoying a broad portfolio of clients over the years, ranging from established enterprises to start-ups - a good fit for Artos Digital given their adaptable and agile approach. Christopher and Electra have combined their talents for three significant clients this past year: Reconnect, a SCIO who run the Regal Theatre in Bathgate; Pro2 Wrestling in Ayr; and Puppet Animation Scotland in Edinburgh.

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References:

How Do Work Breaks Help Your Brain? 5 Surprising Answers
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/changepower/201704/how-do-work-breaks-help-your-brain-5-surprising-answers

Ferris Jabr, Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-downtime/

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/susan-krauss-whitbourne-phd

The Importance of Vacations to Our Physical and Mental Health
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201006/the-importance-vacations-our-physical-and-mental-health

30 Ideas for Summer Fun, Staycation Style
https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/blog/30-staycation-ideas.html

Importance of taking a vacation
https://www.allinahealth.org/healthysetgo/thrive/importance-of-taking-a-vacation

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