THE IMPORTANCE OF SWITCHING OFF AND RELAXING!

So it’s my birthday weekend and I am officially checked out of the office (gym) for 3 whole days 💪💪 With 8 years as a PT I truly believe that the best trainers are an odd blend of counsellor, confidant and coach. This is taxing on body, mind and soul all at once (more than people give credit for)! And it’s taken me literally years to figure out just to ‘Chill’ –

This Research from the university of Bangor sums it up perfectly for me – “Being on constant high alert triggers the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol normally disappears within five minutes, but the habit of continually checking emails keeps re-triggering its release. Continual presence of cortisol not only subdues our immune system exposing us to illness and muscular problems but also impacts our ability to think clearly and make objective decisions. If we don’t take these periods of rest and recovery, our high alert response to threat becomes our norm and we go into what is called ‘driven mode’. We experience a fear of taking our foot off the gas because we believe it will all collapse, which it most likely won’t”

My advice – Just stop, chill and allow yourself that break. Health, mind and body are much more important. Just make sure you enjoy it and come back ready. –
Have a good weekend!