How to Take An Effective Mental Health Day

Take the day!!!!

Far too often tech professionals are trying to beat a deadline, building a new API, or creating a difficult assignment and forget about themselves. Taking time to rest your mind, eyes and body is not selfish it is necessary and mandatory to keep performing. Taking a day or two to move away from the computer can help ease stress and anxiety. Eat some good food, take your dog for a walk, meditate or just nap. However you choose to take a mental health day JUST DO IT!!!!

Tech is already a stressful yet rewarding industry but we all need a break from being on the GO! In order to continue to be a high performer you must rest and reset, which requires more than an hour lunch or a quick dance party at your desk. Remove yourself completely from your job and be you.

Steps you can take

• Eat well for the entire day

• Take a walk

• Meditate

• Listen to your favorite music that is uplifting

• Journal

• Workout at home or your gym

• Thank yourself for taking care of YOU

• Be grateful