If you feel burnout setting in

​Watching any sport you will notice the coach will call for a team member to move to the interchange bench.  This is the time the team member comes off the field, catches their breath, re-hydrates and takes a moment to gather their thoughts.  This may happen over an hour play four, five or even six times to the same player.  The coach knows playing the player hard for the entire game will not get the best out of the player.  By then end of half time their energy is spent and they are not as focused, their speed slows down and so do their reflexes.
Coaches, players and trainers know calling time out for rest, relaxation and focus is imperative to the success of the game.
 So too, with business we as business owners need to be aware when it is time to call time out and hit the interchange bench.  Calling time out can be as simple as scheduling in a mid-morning break to take your cup of tea or coffee outside and sit in fresh air for ten minutes.  Working from a home office it can be tempting to bring your lunch into the office and keep working as you eat.  Taking time to sit and enjoy your food will allow it to digest more easily and gives your brain some time away from the morning’s work.  
Some business owners use the Pomodoro Technique which is setting a time for a certain period of time to work on a project.  
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Time is a valuable resources that once spent can never be returned, yet taking time out can be an asset to your business productivity and creativity not to mention your mental health.

Finally, taking time out can  also  be about finding the right tools, resources and people to work on projects that zap your energy and aren’t really part of your business ‘game plan’. Looking after yourself with healthy choices and a good vitamin regime can also assist in playing a good game.  Utilising breathing exercises and meditation in times of stress can assist in refocusing the energy into a more productive energy flow.

Taking time out to restore and reflect is beneficial to you, your business, your loved ones and all those you are connected with.  It allows you time and space to reflect on past, present and future, gain clarity and change the energy flow.
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