If you have a busy schedule, it’s probably tough to squeeze in any downtime.
Between schoolwork and extra-curricular activities, you may feel that you have no time to simply relax. But don’t fall into that trap.
Scientists are now discovering that it actually improves productivity if you can find time in your daily routine to take some short breaks.
Rather than rushing from activity to activity, take a few minutes now and then to simply kick back and relax.
You may be pleasantly surprised to find that these quiescent (see definition and hear pronunciation below) periods give you a much-needed energy boost.
Chances are, you’ll think more clearly and get more done for the remainder of the day!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Why do you think it’s important to be quiescent from time to time?
Quiescent: At rest, inactive and/or quiet.
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Love this word. First time I’ve heard it and I love the meaning. It’s so hard to take time out when your so busy everyday. I will try to slow down every once and a while.
So true for all of us, Shannon! There’s a lot to be said for slowing down. All of us at the CWC are working on it, too!