With the advent of the Spring Festival, the chapters of the years are also quietly renewed. After a year of hard work and fatigue, every migrant worker who returns home is eager to take advantage of this holiday to enjoy a moment of leisurely rest.
However, do you really know how to get yourself well rested?
Looking back, I found that most people's holiday life is probably like this: they are out and about, indulging their appetites and wandering around the bustling city; Or immerse yourself in the virtual world at home, play games, and take turns to play. Although the schedule seems to be full, it does not seem to have achieved substantial relaxation and fulfillment.
When the time comes to resume work, people can't help but sigh: "Why is it more exhausting to return from vacation than to work?" ”
In fact, the problem is not that there is a lack of rest time, but that we have not yet found an efficient way to rest that suits us. To that end, today's article may give you some inspiration to help you achieve quality relaxation in the new year, allowing your body and mind to truly rest and nourish.
Why do you get more tired the more you rest?
Have you ever had this experience during your vacation?
Immersed in the world of short ** all day long, when I put down my mobile phone, I felt an unprecedented emptiness and loneliness;
In just one day, I shuttled between more than a dozen gatherings of relatives and friends, and when I returned home, I was already physically and mentally exhausted, and the feeling of sleepiness came like a tide;
In order to make up for the lack of sleep on weekdays, you choose to catch up on sleep for a long time, but when you wake up, you are dizzy and unable to lift your energy and enthusiasm for anything;
Unplanned leisure is not a true way to recuperate, but can be a source of fatigue and anxiety, which can make us more stressful in addition to relaxation.
Ms. Su Jing, a nationally certified second-level psychological counselor, has pointed out several typical excessive rest behaviors:
First and foremost, you are addicted to swiping your phone. While games and short** can provide short-term pleasure and excitement, prolonged immersion in the world of electronics can quietly raise the brain's threshold for pleasure. This means that the longer you spend swiping your screen, the stronger your need for a "dose" of pleasure, and thus falling into a vicious cycle of becoming more dependent on your phone for pleasure.
Secondly, there is the phenomenon of excessive sleepiness. The scientific community generally agrees that there is a state called "drunkenness", that is, excessive sleep not only does not effectively restore energy, but tends to make people feel drowsy, headache and fatigue. This is because the body's inherent circadian clock rhythm is severely disrupted, just like a fully charged mobile phone that continues to charge, and too much will only destroy the body's original normal functions.
In addition, staying still for long periods of time is also a problem. Lying still for long periods of time can lead to poor blood circulation, and if this continues, the symptoms of chronic fatigue will creep in.
It is true that a moderate amount of rest is essential to relieve tension and rejuvenate. However, unbridled, almost "vindictive" indulgence in rest is contrary to the original purpose and often backfires, causing greater damage to our physical and mental health.
In fact, rest is much more than lazy sleep and addiction to electronics. Recreational activities that require a high level of concentration can also be used to soothe the body and mind and release stress.
Professor Chiksenmihai, the founder of the field of positive psychology, creatively proposed the concept of "active entertainment". Compared with leisure activities that are only for recreational purposes, "active entertainment" emphasizes full engagement and active participation, such as reading esoteric books, engaging in physical exercise, playing melodious music, etc. These activities can lead people into a state of mind called "flow", experience pure fun in deep immersion, and then rejuvenate individuals on the stage of work and life.
Many figures who have made outstanding achievements in their respective fields are all firm practitioners of "active entertainment": such as Qian Xuesen, a pioneer of China's aerospace science and technology, in addition to scientific research, he is keen on piano performance, so that musical notes and scientific wisdom are intertwined and resonate; Another example is Academician Zhong Nanshan, a medical expert, who chooses badminton competitions and marathon runs in his spare time to release energy and temper his will; Another example is Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social giant Facebook, who found a unique way to relax in the world of programming and integrate innovative thinking into leisure time.
The way of rest that individuals choose not only profoundly shapes the height of their quality of life, but also imperceptibly affects the direction of their life trajectory. Therefore, when we are eager to inject new energy into our tired body and mind, we may wish to arrange more challenging and creative "active entertainment" during our vacation to find a sense of inner order and balance.
Instead of indulging in short-term pleasures such as watching dramas and playing games day after day, allowing precious time to pass quietly in the indulgence of inaction, leaving life off the track of being fulfilling and meaningful.
How do really smart people rest?
In a brilliant TED talk, Sandra, MD, brilliantly summarized several core dimensions of scientific rest. If you're struggling to plan your vacation, here are five practical tips.
1) Rest at the physical level.
Just as there are active and passive recreational activities, physical rest is also divided into "passive rest" and "active rest". Among them, "passive rest" is our physiological instinctive need, which is an indispensable part of maintaining the normal operation of the body, such as deep sleep, short naps, etc. "Active rest", on the other hand, requires us to take active actions, such as yoga practice, stretching, dancing, walking, hot baths, etc.
Although passive rest is essential to eliminate fatigue, it is also essential to thoroughly cleanse the body of accumulated fatigue. Whether it's a warm bubble bath, a relaxing technique to take deep breaths, or a simple stretch, it's all about relieving stress and boosting your energy.
2) Rest at the sensory level.
Have you ever realized that the tiredness of your vacation can be due to "sensory overload"? During the holidays, while we enjoy delicious food, our eyes are flooded with information on mobile phones, televisions, and computer screens, and our ears are filled with the roar of fireworks and the noisy sound of bustling crowds......
These multiple stimuli from the senses can force the brain to overwork, causing cortisol levels to rise, which in turn translates into stress. When you're feeling restless, try to moderately block off part of your perception and "schedule a vacation" for your senses.
For example, use noise-canceling earplugs and blackout eye patches when you fall asleep at night; Choose a light diet to reduce the burden on the stomach; Set a reasonable amount of time to use electronic devices and resolutely avoid over-indulging in the world of mobile phones. All of these measures help to lighten the load on your senses and leave your mind feeling rejuvenated and renewed.
3) Social breaks.
Social rest is not an argument for a complete end to social interactions, but rather a conscious withdrawal from the social activities that exhaust you and a return to relationships that nourish the soul and bring you comfort. For example, a fireside night chat with family or a heart-to-heart conversation with an old friend can be like a window of release for pent-up emotions and restore peace of mind.
Of course, if you prefer to be alone at the moment, it is not an excellent way to heal. As Mr. Shi Tiesheng said: "In the quiet and brilliant light of the garden, it is easier for people to touch the context of time and see their own figure clearly." "Sometimes, being alone is not a passive retreat, but a pure land outside the hustle and bustle, where you may be able to encounter the most beautiful scenery in life.
4) Mental rest.
In the fast-paced social torrent, everyone may feel anxious and nervous due to the pressure of work and life. At this time, mental rest is particularly important, which means that we need to slow down and soothe the tight heartstrings. Take a deep breath in the forest, take a leisurely stroll on the park's trails, or wander under the stars. The flowers, birds, fish, insects, lakes and mountains in nature often have magical power, which is enough to dissipate all worries and tiredness, so that our spirit can get depth from the inside out**.
5) Innovative breaks.
Do you often feel like your mind is stuck and your imagination is lacking? If so, then you need an innovative break. Compared with other types of rest, innovative breaks emphasize depth and meaning. It is designed to stimulate your creativity and broaden the boundaries of your thinking in a specific way, so that you can gain new inspiration and vitality while relaxing.
It can be immersed in the world of light and shadow of classic movies, and taste the prosperity and excitement of the world;
Or deeply immersed in the journey of reading, through the power of words, to reshape the cognitive frontier and nourish the vitality of the soul;
In addition, stroll through the corridors of the museum, touch the historical context, feel the vast accumulation of time, and appreciate the glittering ...... of the wisdom of the sages
As long as you have the courage to step out and actively perceive and experience the diversity and depth of this world, you will be able to climb the peak of life again and again, broaden your self-boundaries, and activate a steady stream of inspiration.
Dale Carnegie once profoundly stated: "Rest is a necessary compensation and repair for the wear and tear endured by the body." ”
Quality rest is not simply doing nothing, but resetting the journey with a new attitude after recharging the body with energy. The nourishment of every meal and the rhythm of every regular life are designed to allow our senses to soothe and relax, and to obtain deep nourishment and healing ......
In the gallop of daily life, the more we are caught up in busyness, the more we should cherish and seek sufficient rest, so as to comfort our tired minds and unload the burdens of our bodies. Only in this way can we absorb more life energy, so that we can walk more steadily and far-reaching on the road of life in the future.
At this moment, we sincerely invite you to light up the "attention", and wish us can have and enjoy that high-quality rest time in every holiday, so that the body and mind can be truly restored and sublimated in tranquility.