{"id":6803,"date":"2009-03-28T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2009-03-28T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=6803"},"modified":"2009-03-27T13:00:54","modified_gmt":"2009-03-27T18:00:54","slug":"reduce-stress-to-recover-clear-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/03\/reduce-stress-to-recover-clear-thoughts\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce Stress to Recover Clear Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"

As I ventured out on my long run today, I tuned my iPod to the world music genre with the intention of finding the next song I would choreograph for my dance classes<\/a>. Although I was not very inspired by the task at hand, I did seem to be solving other problems without conscious attention to them. \"female<\/a><\/p>\n

This weekend, I was helping a friend brainstorm a new business venture, including concept details, logistics, name, and branding. Although we tossed around a lot of ideas and developed a pretty solid plan of what he wants to achieve, we were never quite satisfied with the naming\/branding aspect. When I got back from my run, I was able to email him three new name ideas and a picture on which he could base a logo. He may reject them entirely, but I think it is a great illustration of how our brains work.<\/p>\n

If we push too hard in any area (physically or mentally for example), we will burn out and cease to be able to function; however, if we allow ourselves time to recover we can continue to function at a normal level. Further more, if we push ourselves beyond what we are used to and allow ourselves to recover, we build our capacity<\/a> in that area (physical, mental, etc). That is exactly what I was doing with my long run today, which I ended with a sprint. I am now sitting quietly writing while my body recovers. In the same way, I am now able to engage my brain more because I allowed it to rest while I was pushing myself physically.<\/p>\n

Have you ever noticed that your best ideas come when you are at rest or distracted, like when you are in bed, in the shower, or exercising<\/a>. In addition, I find I have new ideas and come to new understandings while drying my hair. When you get stuck on a problem or find you’re not being as productive as you would like, oscillate to a new activity and allow that part of your brain to rest. Engaging yourself physically will help you grow physically and mentally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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