Rethinking Downtime

As our work has become more flexible, our working days have lengthened. While this is fine to hit a short-term deadline, prolonged exposure to stress can create mental health issues and burnout. In today’s episode we explore practical ways to manage our technology and develop healthier stress and recovery cycles in our daily lives. We’ll hear more from the neuroscientists Dr. John Coates and Prof. Vincent Walsh about the brain benefits from downtime, and leading athletes, such as former footballer Eniola Aluko and ballerina Victoria Marr, about prioritising your wellbeing. We also find out some great insights about self-awareness from Rugby coach Stuart Lancaster and bestselling author of ‘Stuffocation’, James Wallman. Become a Member Get 50% off the first month of Sporting Edge Membership. Simply visit www.sportingedge.com/membership and enter the code PODCAST50.Within seconds you'll have 24/7 access to over 600 insights and high performance strategies to help you to reach your potential. We look forward to welcoming you.Resources mentioned:‘The Hour Between Dog and Wolf’ by John CoatesRescueTime - Report‘Stuffocation’ by James Wallman‘Busy’ by Tony Crabbe‘Rest’ by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang