Unwinding to Achieve Success

UnwindIn this day and age, it seems as if our lives just get busier and busier. That is why it is more important now than ever to have some time set aside to be calm and relax. As we approach the holidays this is even more important. We allow ourselves to be pulled in a million directions. Whether it is work emails, texting with our friends, or trying to keep up with current events in the news. Most people have a computer, a smart phone, a tablet, and/or a television. When we rely so much on these electronic devices for interaction and communication, we grow to expect instant responses.

What calms you? What can pull you away from your devices and give you a sense of peace?  For me the sound of the ocean and the warmth of the beach and toes, is the perfect calming experience. There’s not much better than a good nap on the beach.  For those of you who are not near a beach, yoga is also a great way to relax and calm down. The oneness and calmness of your own breathing paced with your yoga practice brings a great sense of relaxation. Some other ideas may be meditation, reading a book, taking a bath. You get the idea! What works for you?

Studies show that rest and relaxation have repeatedly been proven to help your performance and concentration. For most people it takes a full day or two to just chill out. Some Americans never even give themselves an opportunity to unwind. They have lost their ability to do nothing for a period of time. My friend, John Maxwell, once said to me, “We Americans have lowered the definition of average”.

Do you agree that a person will increase their performance after a period of relaxation? If you agree, would it be fair to deduce the highs of performance will now be less than before as less people are taking the time to relax? When the highs are reduced or removed the entire average is now lowered.

This time of year makes it even more important to do something about it. Look at your schedule and make some time to allow yourself to relax and calm. If you have a business, also be sure your team is given the opportunity to have the appropriate amount of time off to unwind as well. You will be happy with the end result.

Mitch Tublin is an advanced certified executive and personal coach who resides in Stamford, CT.

Calm Your Way to Success in Business and Life

The need for calming experiences in our busy lives is more important now than ever. It seems we permit so much to pull us into different directions from the electronics to the constant media stream we are drawn towards. The people we interact with utilize the same electronic equipment and regardless of a work interaction, or social communication, everyone seems to expect immediate responses. If one does not immediately respond in some way it is highly likely a missing person’s report would be filed within a few hours. Text messages, emails, voicemails, Tweets, Facebook posts, a new Pin, a group conversation on LinkedIn and more…

For me the sound of the ocean waves coming into the surf, and the warmth of the sand surrounding your feet and toes, is the perfect calming influence. There may be nothing more relaxing than falling asleep into a nice quiet nap on the beach listening to the sound of the waves coming in and going out. This of course would be only after yoga. Another option for anyone not near the ocean would be yoga. Yoga may be the perfect calming influence available to anyone. The oneness and calmness of your own breathing paced with your yoga practice.

The actual need for rest and relaxation has been studied and it has been repeatedly proven your performance increases dramatically after a period of relaxation. The thought of comparing a long weekend or two alongside a one full week or ten days or two weeks is no comparison. For most people it takes a full day or two to just chill out. In actual fact, many Americans never unwind. There is something off track in their ability to just be. They have lost their ability to do nothing for a period of time. Nothing but relax. John Maxwell recently said to me, “We Americans have lowered the definition of average”.

What do you think my friend John Maxwell meant by this statement?

Consider for a moment – if you agree a person will increase their performance after a period of relaxation. If you agree that some Americans have lost their ability to unwind or they have never mastered the art. Would it be fair to deduce the highs of performance will now be less than before as less people are taking the time to relax? When the highs are reduced or removed the entire average is now lowered.

Take a good look at your personal schedule and for each member of your team. Make it your business to ensure you are and your team is taking the time to relax and unwind.

For immediate, one-on-one, exclusive Executive Coaching to get you and your team unwound, contact Mitch Tublin’s Team for an appointment to discuss your requirements. Email info@mitchtublin.com or call 877-907-8223.