Have you seen a co-worker’s emotional intelligence fly out the window?
Ahem – or maybe it was you who flew off the handle or reacted in a less than professional manner?
It’s embarrassing and painful to witness.
It happened to me.
I angrily snapped at a peer while working in the office on a Saturday trying to meet a deadline.
I apologized a few hours later, but a tension remained between us for years.
Before you’re reported to HR, call a therapist, or are required to utilize your company’s Employee Assistance Program, step back and see if your physical needs are met.
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If your basic needs for nourishing food, sleep, and rest are not consistently met, you risk flying off the handle, impatience, and resentment.
The incident I mentioned above happened when I was running on only 4 hours of sleep every night…oh, for about 4 months.
12-4. 12-4. 12-4. That was my sleeping pattern for 8 months in a row. It ran me into the ground.
It took 3 years for my sleep pattern to reset so I could consistently sleep 7-8 hours a night.
As a busy professional, you need quality sleep to be creative, focused, and energized.
If you experience difficulty sleeping, seek quality medical care.
A gentle yoga practice before bed can calm the mind, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation.
This is not pretzel-me-crazy yoga.
This is breath patterns and gentle movement to stimulate the calming (parasympathetic) portion of the nervous system.
It became part of my routine, and I want to share it with you.
I created a 15 minute Yoga for Insomnia practice – it’s an mp3.
You can practice this simple and gentle routine on the floor or bed.
Try it and drop a comment below to let me know your experience.
Sweet Dreams Friend,
Angela
