TAKING BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS - Episode 115

I think sometimes we can get lost in the creativity of our work and in the focus that we bring to it but if we gave ourselves a break, literally and figuratively, we could all do a lot better.This episode was written by Ian O'Neill from the "How the Did It: Filmmaking" podcast.Listen to Ian's show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-they-did-it-filmmaking/id1434224016For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/QUOTES:Spend the afternoon. You can't take it with you. Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Annie Dillard.There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither. Alan CohenWhen you are doing goal-oriented work that requires concentration, the PFC keeps you focused on your goals. The PFC is also responsible for logical thinking, executive functioning and using willpower to override impulses. Meg Selig Constant sitting—whether at your desk, the TV, or in the lecture hall—puts you at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Meg SeligWhen we work, our prefrontal cortex makes every effort to help us execute our goals. But for a challenging task that requires our sustained attention, research shows briefly taking our minds off the goal can renew and strengthen motivation later on. Nir EyalDowntime replenishes the brain’s stores of attention and motivation, encourages productivity and creativity, and is essential to both achieve our highest levels of performance and simply form stable memories in everyday life … moments of respite may even be necessary to keep one’s moral compass in working order and maintain a sense of self. Ferris JabrA vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking. Earl WilsonAfter a while, just staying alive becomes a full-time job. No wonder we need a vacation. Michael ZadoorianThe vacation we often need is freedom from our own mind. Jack Adam WeberSPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Scare Scotland. Providing creature actors, Scare actors and specialist talent for events, Film Productions, TV Productions, Scare tours and attractions.Official Website: https://www.scarescotland.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScareScotland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scarescotlandSeason 9 Executive Producer: Christopher McPhillips from Artos Digital2-time winners of 'Social Media Agency of the Year' at the Prestige Awards; Artos Digital specialise in marketing communications, coaching and personal branding. Owner Christopher McPhillips launched the business from his home in Bathgate and now works alongside his wife, Electra, for specialised event management and fundraising. Enjoying a broad portfolio of clients over the years, ranging from established enterprises to start-ups - a good fit for Artos Digital given their adaptable and agile approach. Christopher and Electra have combined their talents for three significant clients this past year: Reconnect, a SCIO who run the Regal Theatre in Bathgate; Pro2 Wrestling in Ayr; and Puppet Animation Scotland in Edinburgh.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artos.digital Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/artosdigitalInstagram - www.instagram.com/artos.digitalLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/artosdigitalWeb - https://artosdigital.co.ukReferences:How Do Work Breaks Help Your Brain? 5 Surprising Answers https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/changepower/201704/how-do-work-breaks-help-your-brain-5-surprising-answers Ferris Jabr, Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-downtime/ Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/susan-krauss-whitbourne-phd The Importance of Vacations to Our Physical and Mental Healthhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201006/the-importance-vacations-our-physical-and-mental-health 30 Ideas for Summer Fun, Staycation Stylehttps://www.mymoneycoach.ca/blog/30-staycation-ideas.html Importance of taking a vacationhttps://www.allinahealth.org/healthysetgo/thrive/importance-of-taking-a-vacation Thanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A