Best 3 Recess Breaks
This is a Real Recess "test drive" for you. Try these best of the best Breaks from each Nourishment, Movement, and Recovery category. One only takes 30 seconds, and you can do it almost anywhere! If you like what you are experiencing then visit the website for more free health hacks.
Recess Breaks are broken down into 3 categories: Nourishment, Movement, and Recovery. Find balance in your health by paying attention to these game changers. The following three Recess Breaks are sure to give you the most bang for your time.
Nourishment: Make your first meal a "green" smoothie 12 hours after your last meal. First, that 12-hour fasting period will allow your cells to metaphorically reset. Many of your nutrient stores will have dropped over that time so your cells are thirsty for a healthy shot of nutrition! *This strategy isn't for every person / goal type so talk with you physician before changing your diet. Next, the term "green" is referring to plant based. Add a leafy vegetable (like Kale), a solid vegetable (try carrots), frozen fruit (pineapple is great), a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, some protein powder (hemp, soy, or pea are my choices), and finally top if off with almond or cashew milk before blending it into a smoothie. *If there is no fat in your protein powder or milk add a half tablespoon of coconut oil. Drink enough to fill you up for the next 4 hours. If I know I'm going to have an active morning, I'll add some oats to the shake.
Movement: Tense up every muscle in your body for 10 seconds squeezing from your eye lids to your toes. Then exhale and relax everything for 5 seconds. Repeat this twice. 30 seconds is the minimum time for a Recess Break. The goal is to create small habits that result in magnificent benefits over time. Sure, you could do this for 5 minutes but it would interrupt your work flow. These Recess Breaks should fit right into your work schedule. At another time of the day you should get your 10-60 minutes of heart rate raising activity. This Recess Break is a quick mind/body reset to make you more productive.
Recovery: While outside in fresh air near green plants (not next to a highway), inhale and visualize clarity. Take a deep breath in through your nose filling every space of your lungs with fresh oxygen. Picture one of your special goals being completed. Then, exhale through your pursed lips. Repeat this process until you can truly see that goal being accomplished. If it takes longer than 1 minute, go back to what you were doing and try again later. There are two reasons for this Recess Break. The first is to help your body function more efficiently by getting quality oxygen into your body by using your full lung capacity. The second reason for this break is to convince your subconscious mind that your goal is within reach.
These Real Recess Breaks can all be done in the same day and even repeated everyday. For more tips and information about Nourishment, Movement, and Recovery Breaks, please click through the website or purchase a full 9 week Lifestyle Modification Program.
Take More Breaks to Get More Done
How to plan for Recess. Habits take time to develop but with these short modifications, you won't even know anything is changing.
That's not an oxymoron.
If your breaks are planned out and your space is designed in a convenient manner then you can accomplish more during the day. It's like Isaac Newton said, "And object in motion stays in motion." Even if you are in the zone and working diligently for an hour straight, stop, stand up, and reach overhead for 10 straight seconds. This isn't just for short-term focus benefits, or for mid-term range of motion benefits, it's also for long term posture benefits.
Everyone is different. Experiment and find your pleasures. Most people plan better the night before (otherwise while you are trying to fall asleep, your mind is trying to remember what to do the next day). While planning, start with 4 sections with a Movement, Nourishment, and Recovery break during each section. Use the Real Recess website for ideas during these breaks.
The majority of your time spent in once place is predominantly the bedroom. Invest in a comfortable bed, natural sheets, and curtains to keep the morning sun out. Your active lifestyle will make you more tired at night but these changes to your bedroom will keep you asleep so you wake up well rested for more activities the next day.
Have a place at home and a place at work that is free from clutter for you to move. It might just be a carpeted area or maybe even a small fitness studio. As long as it is easily accessible. Since you already have a plan, you are all set to move and reap the benefits of being more active. Eventually this habit will grow and your breaks will become longer and more difficult.
Take a trip to the grocery store or fresh food market at least twice a week. This will help you keep your fridge stocked with nutrient dense macros (protein, carbohydrates, and fats) rather than empty calorie packaged goods.
These quick tips will save you time, money, and stress! Please comment on the blog and let me know how it is working for you.