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Even if you are behind on your bills and you cannot find a job needed to support your family, it is important to take time out for regular rest and relaxation. You will not find a long-term successful person who does not schedule regular time for rejuvenation of their mind. Even on the seventh day, God rested. At a minimum, you need to unplug at least one day each week. Have you ever pulled into the parking lot at Chick-Fil-A for a chicken sandwich on Sunday afternoon, only to find the doors locked and the lights off? That is because Chick-Fil-A owner Truett Cathy knows the power of the undeniable law. No matter what, each Chick-Fil-A employee has a minimum of one day off each week. One of my coaches, Preston, is known to regularly visit a lake near our office, or even his neighborhood pond, just to think. The specific day of the week does not matter as much as the fact that it needs to occur. Even the FAA requires commercial pilots a minimum of 24 hours off duty within any consecutive seven day stretch. During your rest, your mind must go elsewhere besides your troubles. One of my clients is facing bankruptcy and foreclosure. The most important thing she needs to do right now is to take twenty-four hours to herself to rest and recharge completely. The law of attraction states that you are what you think about. In other words, if you are focused on your debt, you will always be in debt. If career issues have you trapped in worry, you will always have career issues. Habakkuk 2 talks about writing down your goals so you can focus on them and carry them out. Spend at least two weeks each year on vacation at a minimum. Last year my family and I spent that time in France, Switzerland and Italy. This year we will be in California with family. The location and money spent does not determine the outcome. You can camp in the nearest wilderness or hit a trail for an extended backpacking trip. Trust me; the ideas will be free flowing during this time. Eat lighter foods, more often. Stress eating is a problem in North America. People make fun of how much food I eat. I’m usually eating something, but it tends to be lighter foods. My metabolism is always working and greasy food is not weighing my body down. It is a big reason for my high energy level. Focus on fruits and vegetables.
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Justin Lukasavige is a Personal & Business Coach and owner of Lukas Coaching. Visit www.lukascoaching.com/resources.htm for a ton of free tools to help you improve your health, finances, business, career & life! For more free columns and articles, visit www.lukascoaching.com/articles.htm
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