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Photo by: Kate and Keith Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Remember this one? \u201cI\u2019ll rest when I\u2019m dead.\u201d<\/em> We\u2019ve all heard it, and likely have used it ourselves jokingly. But trust me, you\u2019ll achieve the \u201cdead\u201d part way faster if you don\u2019t focus on the \u201crest\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January, I suffered a crazy accident while on assignment. I fell down a well and hit my head, causing a brain injury. It wasn\u2019t my first, so I was ready for what was ahead\u2014a change in lifestyle, sensory deprivation, countless hours of sleep, and much research along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self care has become like a second job since then. Without it, my brain won\u2019t allow me to sustain all that is necessary with my creative, entrepreneurial lifestyle. But rest isn\u2019t just about taking time off work. It\u2019s about recovery. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brain experiences overload and needs to reset in order to tackle your inbox, client deadlines, and business calls more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the brain achieves recovery through rest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s your most complex organ, and controls the entire body. By checking off this box, you\u2019re affecting your physical well being, creative thinking, ability to withstand crisis, and be an overall happier person (i.e. less coffee needed!)<\/em> Without it, you are left experiencing cerebral overload and a constant state of dragging and suboptimal performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our brains are constantly processing. From\ndistant noises, multiple conversations, temperature changes, light\nfluctuations, emotions, cell phone notifications, TV, advertisements. Today,\nour brain is under more stress than ever, and it\u2019s no wonder we feel fatigue\nquickly. Limiting the barrage of input has become a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How\nBrain Rest Can Make You More Productive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s recall the age old quote from flight attendants of \u201cPut on your own oxygen mask before helping others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putting brain rest at the top of your to-do list will enable you to better tackle the mountain of other things we face as small business owners. Think of how inefficient you feel after a poor night\u2019s sleep. It\u2019s because your brain hasn\u2019t gotten the recharge it needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without rest, all tasks are getting less than 100% of your focus, energy, and ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is\nBrain Rest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Resting the brain includes more than just sleep or napping (although that\u2019s important, too.)<\/em> There are many other proven methods to give your noggin a reboot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n