'Newsweek' reports that the key to being more productive, creative and effective may be incorporating rest into your schedule.<br />Rest: a state of present moment awareness of your mental and physical experience, is actively , not doing.<br />According to this definition, sitting and watching a movie, though enjoyable, is not technically rest.<br />'Newsweek' offers some easy tips for how to actually take a rest. <br />The first step is crucial. Turn off the music or the television, power down your device and stop talking.<br />Next, take a deep breath and notice how your body feels.<br />Feel your feet on the floor or any places that may be tense or tight. <br />When thoughts arise, try to stay in the present moment by taking another deep breath and listening to the sounds of the world around you.<br />Taking an actual rest allows your mind and your body the time it needs to recharge, reducing tension and giving you a boost of energy.<br />When thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, it is easy to avoid them with distractions.<br />Restful moments help foster acceptance of the present moment and can take away the discomfort of struggling against the here and now.<br />Taking a rest can create the opportunity to see problems from a fresh perspective and develop creative solutions.
