Does your BRAIN need REST?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:48:55 -0400

IF the answer is yes, well then, Come aboard!

We are military. Our minds run 100 miles an hour, every single day. I don't think I know one person who could tell me that they feel absolutely rested when they get up in the morning. Well, unless you own a Serta and then I am just Jealous.

"With today’s stressful lifestyles involving heavy work schedules, hectic social lives and busy families, it’s you may find yourself thankful for any rest you manage to fit in. Your brain, unsurprisingly, feels the same way.

You may not experience any symptoms, however your brain may also tell it needs a rest. You could experience headaches, sensitivity to lights or sounds, a loss of concentration or even simply feel tired.

If that’s the case, you’re in need of some downtime.

Our brains are preoccupied by work for a high percentage of the week, so it’s no wonder things can begin to pile up and make us feel stressed. However, although many believe that working longer hours will be more productive, this is unlikely to be true if your brain is feeling overworked."

SO, Here are 4 (four) ways that you can rest that brain!!

I think I am going to have to try #1 at work. See if I can get away with "but I need to rest that membrane." LOL

http://www.psychologium.com/4-ways-to-rest-your-brain/

4 Ways To Rest Your Brain | Psychologium

With today’s stressful lifestyles involving heavy work schedules, hectic social lives and busy families, it’s you may find yourself thankful for any rest you manage to fit in. Your brain, unsurprisingly, feels the same way.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Jul 8 at 2015 3:54 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:54:32 -0400

God yes!

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jul 8 at 2015 3:55 PM

SSG Izzy Abbass — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:55:28 -0400

I need a rest! Just had family in town who left this morning. LOL Good post

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 8 at 2015 5:14 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 17:14:58 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Great post and interesting read - thanks for sharing. I think I'm capable of getting all four (4) knocked out today right through bed time!

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 8 at 2015 6:35 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:35:47 -0400

I have a toddler. What is this thing you call rest?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2015 7:30 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 19:30:06 -0400

I like #2...I remember reading James Thurber in high school, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", I can always be the "good guy" in my day dreams. Thanks for an interesting post.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 8 at 2015 8:39 PM

COL Charles Williams — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:39:52 -0400

Yes, rest is part (a very important and often overlooked part) of a daily fitness program. I it is important to find constructive ways to relieve stress and pressure. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sleep is always the most often overlooked fitness necessity.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jul 8 at 2015 9:37 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:37:52 -0400

Of course all the time. When my brain is in neutral it also effects my hearing. There are many times when the wife says, "Can't you hear what I am saying to you?" All I can reply is , "Hu?" Then I get a rendition of I'm not listening to her. Women just don't understand when we're in neutral drive.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2015 12:13 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:13:51 -0400

I'll let you know as soon as the voices in my head stop chattering...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 7:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:23:48 -0400

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Sep 8 at 2015 4:40 PM

SGT Michael Glenn — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:40:41 -0400

Most of you have seen my posts... half cocked , full throttle and usually VERY Controversial to say the least, YES my brain needs a break!!!