Training Like an Elite Athlete Without Breaking a Sweat – Daily Quote

/ JoHawkTheWriter

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It has been a succession of endless, busy days. Work deadlines required late nights, early mornings, and the effort has left my batteries drained. During the week, I pause every 52 minutes, but you can’t sustain that pace for long. I need less thinking, fewer decisions, and a breather. I recognized the signs. I’ve noticed my lack of energy, lack of motivation, and my “fuzzy-headed” inability to concentrate.

My poor prefrontal cortex is sending me messages, and I ignore them at the peril of sacrificing productivity. Scientists have identified this region as the center responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, and performance management. I have learned downtime is just as important as working hard. Elite athletes know the importance of recovery days. They are scheduled rests slotted between periods of intense training. It is time for a relaxing cup of tea, a blazing fire in the fireplace, a good book, and perhaps a nap. No, there will be a nap. Then I will return to my regularly scheduled productivity.

How often do you take breaks and recharge?

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Keep on writing.

Jo Hawk The Writer

5 thoughts on “Training Like an Elite Athlete Without Breaking a Sweat – Daily Quote”

  1. This is truly well-written. Concise, direct, well-chosen details, makes an impact. I appreciate the message. And I think the solutions described by experts, and those taken by you, are important.

    I can’t relate as much as I’d like to, because I’m looking for more work or at least more activity. But I really like what you say and how you say it. Maybe this is too much the English teacher in me, but congratulations for the writing, the narrative, and the rhetoric. All winning.

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