Power Nap Exercise

To maintain peak brain power and work performance, you must learn to take several breaks during the workday. To give the brain the rest it needs, it is important to include a relaxation exercise in these breaks.
This 4 minutes Power Nap will restore your energy level and help you avoid negative stress and burnout. (I invite you to also listen to my "Talk on Burnout Prevention")

Transcript

Hello,

I'm Dr.

Jan Mahler,

And welcome to this power nap exercise.

I recommend you use it every two hours or at least three times during the day.

This will create a healthy rhythm between activity and rest,

And thus help you prevent negative stress and burnout.

Find a comfortable position sitting or laying down,

And close your eyes.

Start by taking a deep breath.

Now hold your breath and exhale.

One more time.

Deep breath,

Hold,

And exhale.

Now allow your breath and your body to calm down and relax.

Become aware of how your body is in physical contact with the chair or the surface you are laying on.

Realize how your body is moving in rhythm with your breathing.

Keep noticing this movement of your body and begin to mentally repeat the word calm every time you exhale.

Note how your body relaxes more and more each time you repeat the word calm when you exhale.

In a moment I will ask you to open your eyes and stretch your body.

You will feel rested and with more energy.

Now open your eyes and stretch.

You are now ready to face new tasks and challenges.

Reviews

Great when I have really long days at work - thank you!