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As reported in our Sunday paper, and according to a UK study of 2,000 public servants, you could be twice as likely to suffer depression if you regularly work eleven hour days as opposed to someone who works seven or eight hours a day.
My question to you is would that necessarily relate to you? I can understand it could be depressing if you were working in an organisation that perhaps regarded you as ‘just another cog in the wheel’. But what if you were an entrepreneur or business owner? Or what if you really loved your work? Would that be so depressing?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this…
If you need a quick pick-me-up, this simple yoga pose may become a very good daily friend!
It’s really simple and VERY beneficial. All you need is a wall…and a little time
Here’s what it looks like
You’ll notice she is using lower back support which is great if you have it, but not everyone uses it. I find 10 minutes is usually enough but if you have the time, another 5 minutes or so may suit you.
I mentioned it was beneficial – here’s how it can help you…
The Sanskrit name is Viparita Karani, and a good time to use it is between 2.00pm and 4.00 pm, due to the tiredness or lack of motivation we can feel at this time caused by a low functioning adrenal system.
Not sure how you’ll be able to do this at work but hey, you might start a trend!
PS My thanks to Tracy Whitton for introducing me to this pose in one of her wonderful Restorative Yoga classes on the Gold Coast.
Here’s the recording of the material on the recent ‘Water Dragon Goal Setting Webinar’ so you can review what we covered.
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