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How to Get the Biggest Recharge Out of Your Lunch Hour
When things get busy, it’s typical to find a grab-and-go lunch and keep plugging away on the tasks at hand. While some days demand this kind of hustle, your lunch hour can be a valuable window in which to recharge and set the tone for the latter half of your day. In fact, taking a mindful break at midday can create mental space for extended productivity and provide the morale boost necessary to take on a new task for the afternoon. But how do you maximize that hourlong reprieve amidst a busy schedule? Here are a few ideas for inspiration, no matter what your tastes or preferred habits may be.
GET MOVING Just ten minutes of light exercise can get your blood pumping and your energy renewed. Step outside and take a brisk walk around the block, or walk to your favorite sandwich shop instead of hopping in your car. Find ways to incorporate light exercise into your lunch hour routine and you’ll not only enjoy a chance to stretch your legs and get your eyes off of screens, but you’ll also reap the health and mood benefits of endorphins. Even extended stretching or mild calisthenics can provide rejuvenating relief in short order.
PLAY CATCH UP Sometimes catching up with an old friend or family member can brighten your day and give you a morale-boosting outlet beyond the office. During your next lunch hour, why not combine a jaunt around the block with a call to catch up with your sibling or college buddy? Shifting your focus from work and centering instead on a comforting interpersonal relationship can really boost your mood and reinforce your personal values.
SOAK UP THE SUN If you’re tempted to eat your lunch at your desk while staring into the same computer screen that you’ve been working on for hours—think again. Sure, a busy schedule sometimes means making that sacrifice, but when your schedule and weather permits, try to take your lunch outside and disconnect from your office setting. Soak up the sun, feel the breeze, and lift your gaze to the horizon instead of toward your phone or computer screen. The mood-boosting benefits of time spent recharging outside are well-documented, and a change of scenery can give you the boost you need to power through your afternoon to-do list.
CHANGE YOUR TUNE Use your lunch hour to treat your senses. As you eat or get active, try queuing up your favorite music or the latest episode of your favorite podcast. If you focus on the same tasks and stimuli for too long, your brain will fatigue and your focus will erode steadily over time. Shift gears and treat your mind to some music or stimulation outside of your daily tasks. You’ll help yourself relax, recharge, and create a natural transition point for your ensuing afternoon workflow.
Your lunch hour isn’t just about being purely functional. If you want to maintain a steady rate of productivity and leave the office satisfied by the progress of your day—use your lunch hour wisely. As important as it is to nourish your body, also consider nourishing your mind. No matter what your chosen outlet may be, don’t overlook the power of a well-spent lunch hour and the positive benefits that are sure to follow.
ART OBLETON, JR.
ART OBLETON, JR.
Top Agent Art Obleton, Jr. – of Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan in Pepper Pike, Ohio – is a real estate professional of the highest caliber. Hardworking, deeply knowledgeable and consistently committed to providing the very best in customer service, Art has earned his stellar reputation as a Realtor who places his clients’ needs front and center during every transaction. Having built his business on a solid foundation of honesty, integrity and empathy, there are few better suited than Art to provide top-of-the-line real estate advocacy to any buyer or seller in the Cleveland market.
Art began his journey in real estate in 2014. “I studied Business in school,” recalls Art, “but I couldn’t find a job that fulfilled me. So, I spent some time in introspection, doing some Bible reading and meditation; I just got really reflective in prayer. The idea came to me to find out what it would take to get a real estate license. I looked into it, found out what I needed to do, passed the test and got licensed.” Art’s decision played a role in his mother, brother and sister also deciding to join the real estate industry, and today his sister is one of the top Realtors in the busy Atlanta, Georgia market.
Art found success almost immediately. Currently, a significant – and continually growing – percentage of Art’s overall business is based upon repeat and referred clients, a sure indicator of the exceptional, caring customer service he provides his many grateful buyers and sellers. “I
think that has a lot to do with the fact that I am committed to staying educated about the real estate industry,” says Art, when asked how he manages to instill such impressive levels of trust and loyalty amongst those he works with. “I really believe in educating the buyer or the seller about the process, as opposed to just looking at it as just transactional. I work hard to prepare my clients about what to expect so there are no surprises and the transaction proceeds as smoothly as possible.”
Art, who has earned the prestigious ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative) and RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) industry designations, is also an expert and thorough marketer of his listings. No expense is spared, or stone left unturned in his efforts to maximize exposure for his properties, with the result being fast sales for top dollar, not to mention happy clients.
When he’s not working, Art enjoys reading and walking, and he also donates time back to his community through homeownership workshops. “I’ve done many of them,” he says, “so I’ve done a lot of educating. For me, this isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. So, I love sharing ideas about real estate with people wherever I go.”
Art’s plan for the future is fairly straightforward: to continue to grow his business, and to establish a team that will support his efforts to help even more clients. Above all, however, remains his overarching objective: to continue providing his buyers and sellers with the incomparable customer service that has become his calling card.
“I get so much joy and satisfaction helping people achieve their real estate goals,” says Art. “I love the entrepreneurial element of this job, and that there’s no limit to the number of people I can help.” For more about Art Obleton Jr., please call 216-482-9035, email ArtObletonJr@gmail.com
or visit https://artjrhomes.kw.com
