The Importance of Unplugging for Your Health

Reader Contribution by Alexander And Ashley Poptodorov and A+a Wellness
Published on December 31, 2018
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Why is rest important? Learn ways to own your rest time to be your best self, including unplugging from distractions and enjoying nature.

When I was in my twenties, I bought into the lie that many people do. The harder you work and the less time off you take, the more productive (and thus successful) you will become. So many people are afraid of unplugging. The reasons can be many, including inability to connect or really relax when taking time off, fear of being replaced in the corporate world, fear of what others will think if you take time off, or simply the false notion that you will somehow miss out on productivity or success if you do.

Stress and burnout are at high levels these days, with side effects that can produce chronic illness, a decline of mental health, and an increase in anxiety disorders. In the U.S., 37% of adults stated their stress has increase exponentially between 2012 and 2017, as researched by Statista. Some of the greatest increases came from demands of schedules and financial worries coupled with the inability to shut off.

My hopes through this article are to encourage you to take a fresh look at unplugging and to realize that it is really essential to success in each area of life. It took me a lot of hard lessons learned to grasp these concepts.

My Experience with Unplugging

What is “unplugging”? Simply put, unplugging allows you the rejuvenation to better perform in your business, life, and various tasks. It gives you the needed time to free up your thoughts, think more clearly long-term, and allow your body the needed time to slow down.

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