I began to experiment with closing my eyes for 10 minutes each day in my office. My appreciation of this mini-break soon escalated. It was like an hour-long nap without the grogginess. I felt refreshed, more alert, and rested. This relaxation response is the opposite of the stress response.
Daily exercise is another way to promote recovery.
These, then, are four concepts with potential far-reaching benefits in managing time. The next time you catch yourself about to race through a yellow light, immediately turn right and go around the block. It may help you reduce incessant hurry. Walt Schafer, Sociology and Social Work, is the author of Stress Management for Wellness, ed.