Recovery is important for the body and mind to keep pace with our busy schedules.
We do not want to burn out neither physically nor mentally.
Consider recovery a tool to maintain high performance over a long time.
There should be a time and place for both active and passive recovery every day.
Choose activities that you like to do.
What someone else considers recovery may be stressful to you.
Listen to your body.
"You can't drive your Lamborghini at full throttle forever without refueling or maintenance. Not your body either."
Active Recovery
Active recovery involves activities like:
Walking
Stretching/mobility/yoga
Any low intensity movement like casually playing ping-pong or throwing a ball
Active recovery helps keep your body lean, enhances circulation, reduces muscle soreness, maintains mobility, and helps with stress management and mental clarity.
Use gentle movement to purposefully enhance recovery.
Do not neglect active recovery in your life.
Passive Recovery
Passive recovery involves activities like:
Napping/sleeping
Meditating/mindfulness practices
Massage therapy
Relaxing - reading/watching tv...
These activities promote healing, restore energy levels, and boost mental recovery.
If you're not prioritizing sleep, consider this your wake-up call.
Constant exhaustion is not normal.
You need to give your body and mind a break, so that you can perform at your best in the long term.
You don't want to push hard for a while only to burn out.
If you liked this post, try out this five minute mobility routine: https://www.elabhealth.com/post/five-minute-mobility-routine-for-busy-professionals
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