Life is a rat race with cutthroat competition. Everybody is moving with breakneck speed. There is no time to relax, lest you fall back. There are too many things to be done, tasks to be accomplished and targets to be achieved. Time is running out and deadlines are to be met.

If you are a professional, the chances are that your life resembles the above description. If it does, you need to take a break before you break. Once in a while every on-the-go professional needs to take time out to rejuvenate and refresh him. Thankfully, that doesn’t require out of the world methods, medicines or magic. The most effective and enjoyable functional keys to rejuvenate and refresh working professionals like us are right here. These keys, F1 to F5, are easier than you could think of. So, ready?

 F1: FORGET. The first key that can refresh and rejuvenate you is to forget your workplace and work pressures. Try to blank your mind’s worksheet. Forget those deadlines, disputes and any bad hair day. Keeping these in mind won’t set you free and it will keep nagging you at the back of your mind wherever you go on earth. You can’t take a break if your mind is still ‘working’. Forget that you have a job. Cut all those strings and free your mind. Loosen all those knots you put in your mind. Don’t think about the past and the future. Be in the present and enjoy every moment to the full. This key is so very relieving.

F2: FUN. In simple words, ‘Have fun’ shall be your motto whenever you want to refresh and rejuvenate yourself. Go all out and enjoy activities that are so much fun. It may be a water coaster ride or a game of cricket. Do what you enjoy the most. Go to multiplex and watch your favourite star’s new flick. Add on crunchy popcorns and hot coffee for better effect. If you are wanderlust, get yourself out on the road, walking, cycling or even biking to some unknown destination. Loosing oneself in the unknown is sure-fire way to relax and renew. Bookworms can find solace in their favourite genre of books. Pick up that old hobby you left somewhere on the way to your career. Catch up with your friends with whom you had lost contact for a while. Go for solitude at a chosen place or have an ayurvedic massage to invigorate your body.

            In fact there’s no limit to the kinds of ‘fun’ you can have. It all depends on your personal preferences and inclinations. The intention is to undergo an activity you can totally immerse in and forget everything else.

F3: FAMILY. There’s no denying the fact that family is the best panacea on all our troubles and worries. Being family oriented has its proven advantages. Family system works as a shock absorber, counsellor, guide, outlet for emotions, and above all an unshakable support system. Your family can offer you perfect relaxation and pep up your spirits.

            Being at home with your own loving and caring people is a sure way to relax and recharge yourself. Medically, family is proven to be an effective stress buster. So, before you go bust, trust your family. If you are away from your family, take a break and come to your ever comforting cocoon. Open up your heart. Let your emotions and the steam out. There can’t be any better key than your family to refresh and rejuvenate you.

F4: FOOD.  Food is the medicine that heals and renews. Eat what you’ve been longing for. It may be that hard to pronounce Mexican delight or evergreen home cooked meal. Food relaxes and rejuvenates.

If you are fortunate to have culinary skills, try your hand at preparing any exotic cuisine. It is another form of meditation. Your favourite, fresh food can take you out of this world.  Not to forget desserts and ice crams. They are real mood lifters. Get the pounds and guilt out of your mind for a while and savour your favourite flavour.

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F5: FACE UP.  The above steps are good enough to refresh and rejuvenate anyone. But before you go out to face the world again, you must make yourself future-ready. Keep in mind the challenges lying ahead at your workplace. Find out what bothers you there and try to constructively sort out the issues. Be frank and honest with your colleagues.  Upgrade your skills for better efficiency. Learn to organise your work and surroundings. Take challenges that give you an opportunity to prove your mettle and boost your self esteem. Remember, you are not a kid out there. So accept the harsh realities of life and work. You are here to prove yourself, so give your hundred percent while you work.

            Now that you have these functional keys to refresh and rejuvenate yourself, apply them at your will. Do not wait to reach the break point.

This Post is written by Sanjeev Raspaile

Photo Credit-Mr. Theklan

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