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Share Post No matter our best efforts, a time will come when we realize that we have veered way off our course. There are usually signs along the way that indicate a slow erosion. However, for one reason or another, we fail to course correct. This could be for any number of reasons. Yet one thing is for certain. It doesn’t usually end well. Along the way, there are telltale signs that it’s time for a reset. The sooner we can course correct, the You Get Off CourseToo Much On Your PlateIf you’ve ever heard the parable about the boiling frog, you understand how this can happen without you noticing. Here’s the gist of itA frog is placed in a pot of water. The water temperature ever so gradually increases until the water begins to boil. All the while, the frog never jumps to safety. The change was so incremental and slow that the frog never realized that it was boiling story is a commonly used illustration of how slow incremental changes can go unnoticed and have damaging effects. Human beings experience these effects as they take on more and more responsibility. These responsibilities can include caregiving of family members, spousal commitments, career obligations, civic engagements, and so you take on more and more in any given context and across various areas of your life, you can slowly find yourself overextended. When this happens, you might experience heightened levels of stress for extended periods of time and even overwhelm. This can lead to any number of adverse effects on your body, mood, and behavior. As an example, you might experience a compromised immune system, thus, making you more susceptible to pain and illness. Other indicators might include anxiety, fatigue, lack of motivation, outbursts, overeating or undereating, and more. You can learn more about the most common symptoms of stress and their short and long term effects or InjurySometimes it is an abrupt change that throws us off our routine. Illness and injury are typically the culprits because of the recovery time needed to get back on our game. Once momentum is lost it can be difficult to gain it back. Moreover, depending on the illness or injury, it might not be realistic or feasible to return to your previous That It’s Time for a ResetYour Needs Fall By the WaysideDrift from our treasured self-care routines is usually the first indicator that we’re potentially on a collision course. Maybe you skip your exercise routine one day, miss your meditation, or eat that sweet treat, but think it’s no big deal. Then it happens again. Then another time. You get the point. In addition, maybe other aspects of your routine begin falling by the wayside here and there too—like your book club or weekly hobby. Before you know it, you’ve slowly and consistently cut out most of your self-care routine. The drift could very well be due to legitimate reasons, such as taking on more responsibilities. Perhaps it is simply due to a transition to a new schedule and routine. Nevertheless, an interruption in your regularly scheduled programming can threaten to derail your routine and progress for longer than you anticipate. When our plates fill up, the first thing to go is usually our self-care. We tend to put our needs on the back burner as we turn our attention outward to others. When this happens, we can find ourselves depleted and in the worst possible position to be at our a Loss of ControlWhen you begin feeling like you are no longer in the driver seat, you know it’s time for a reset. This can look any number of ways. You might find yourself overeating or skipping meals, overindulging in drugs or alcohol, feeling a lack of motivation, not sleeping, or experiencing restlessness. Whether you’re doing too much or not enough, feeling like you have no control or little control is never to having too much on your plate, exhaustion can happen more acutely due to a temporary need to accommodate unique circumstances. While less threatening than our above examples of prolonged overextension and extended periods of stress, the acute nature of exhaustion can be equally disruptive to our wellbeing and goals when it’s happening regularly. Typically, when we experience exhaustion, we tend to run toward the other end of the extreme to recover. Since exhaustion is acute, it’s easier to find our way back to self-care. However, fatigue is a different story and it can be experienced emotionally, mentally, and physically. Periods of exhaustion can build up to form longer-experienced fatigue, which can lead to burnout. If you’re feeling tired all the time and experiencing fatigue, you can learn more about its causes, symptoms, and treatment in this To ResetWhen it becomes clear that it’s time for a reset, take an inventory of the activities that ground you and bring you joy. You’ll likely notice that you abandoned those activities awhile ago. Your list should include acts that are geared toward your needs for clarity, peace, happiness, and stimulation. By taking a few small steps in the right direction, you can get back on track. Here are some ideas to help you reset Spiritual Wellbeing Try engaging in a daily activity, even if only for a few minutes, to ground yourself spiritually. You can regain a sense of spiritual wellbeing through meditation, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and prayer. How much time you spend is not as relevant as carving out the time itself for these spiritual activities. Every morning I write morning pages. It’s a type of journaling that serves as a brain dump and stream of consciousness to help me find clarity of purpose and encourage positive self-affirmations. I also find the practice to be meditative. You can learn more from Julia Cameron here. Physical Wellness Exercise is one of those things where people either love it or hate it. Whether you enjoy exercise or not, your body needs it to be healthy. You only have one body, so you want to do whatever it takes to protect your vessel. If you’re one of those folks that loves exercise, you can skip right over this section. But if you’re like me, and have no intention of working out at the gym, I have some thoughts for you to consider. Exercise is incredibly important for the top 10 reasons listed here. If you could use some recommendations to increase your physical activity, here’s my take. I find that when I focus less on exercising to lose weight or chase a particular physique, I am better able to sustain a routine that works for me. When I commit to some form of physical activity everyday, even if just for 5-10 minutes, I am golden. Find a time of the day that works for you [I’m a morning gal] and stick with it. Further, I recommend that you push yourself to make small changes like parking further away and taking the stairs in order to increase your physical endurance and stamina. Your body will thank you for any small steps you take to become less sedentary. Mental Health Depression doesn’t discriminate and stress can take its toll on our mental health. Invest in your mental health by cultivating a habit of gratitude, establishing healthy relationships, engaging in hobbies, and meditating. By making yourself a priority, you can ensure that your needs are being met prior to meeting the needs of others. Here are 31 Tips To Boost Your Mental Health from Mental Health America. If you find that you’re experiencing persistent symptoms of depression, reach out to a trusted friend and/or a professional. Intellectual Stimulation Never stop learning. Personal and professional development are crucial to your growth in every aspect of your life. Carve out time to learn something new. As an example, you can take a course or class, read a book [you can commit 10 minutes every day], take up a new hobby or learn to play an instrument. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll find that learning a new skill improves your brain health and memory, increases your mental wellbeing, fosters connection with others, and improves happiness. Moreover, it makes you more adaptable and marketable in your professional life. Creative Outlet Find opportunities to be creative just for the fun of it. As an example, you can make a special playlist, build something, experiment with a new recipe, or color/paint something. The benefits of creativity include becoming a better problem solver, widening your perspective and better dealing with uncertainty. There are also plenty of benefits of practicing creativity in your professional life. You can learn more about the benefits of creative thinking in business and how to promote creativity in the workplace with this article from Indeed. Hobbies Spend time engaging in your hobbies. There are myriad benefits to having hobbies such as fostering social connections, relieving stress, and living an enriched and well-rounded life. However, I’d argue that the most important reason to have a hobby is that they are fun. Life isn’t just about going to work, washing dishes, doing laundry, and adulting. You need to let loose, let off some steam, and enjoy the activities that make you laugh, challenge you in a good way, and make life vibrant and wonderful. Time With Friends Carve out time with your friends. Whether it’s a poker night, a girls night in, family game night, a fishing tournament or brunch with your best friend, it’s important to spend time with those you care about and who care about you. These are the folks that will support you through difficult times, will never let you live down that crazy thing you did that one time, and will bring you joy like no stranger can. Rest and Relaxation Last but not least, schedule some down time for yourself. It can be hard to jump off that hamster wheel. This is especially true when you have lots of folks counting on you. But remember that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Find opportunities to sleep in or take a nap, sneak in a massage, or take an overnight trip to a favorite destination. Whatever you choose to do, make sure that distractions are cast aside and that it is something that brings peace and joy into your life. In Summary It can be easy to get swept up in the daily minutia of life. Before you know it, you might find yourself spending your precious time and energy on things that don’t serve you or your best interests. This is usually attributed to being spread too thin. When you find that you’ve gone off course and that it’s time for a reset, you can get back on track by taking steps to prioritize your needs in various areas of your life. If you want some ideas to stay in that zone daily, check out this article I wrote. CHECK-IN 1. What signs do you typically experience to let you know that you’re in need of a reset? 2. What’s your go-to when you realize that it’s time for a reset? 3. How much drift do you experience before you course correct? Share Post 2 thoughts on “How You Know It’s Time for a Reset” 1 I feel overwhelmed Brene Brown’s definition!. 2 I watch tv. Anything comforting. It lets me escape to another world. I don’t have to think! 3Getting better at not letting it get too bad!! I’m a big fan of Brene Brown! I try to avoid getting overwhelmed Brene Brown’s definition and when I know I’m headed toward catastrophe, I stop everything and take a few days to shut everything out and just be. I focus on meditation, exercise, and rest. It’s a work in progress, but I’m getting better at it too 🙂 Comments are closed. Similar Posts You Might Like February 12, 2023 May 23, 2022 May 15, 2022 May 1, 2022 April 24, 2022 The Power of Humility With so much focus on building confidence, especially as a leader, it can be easy to forget the importance and power of humility. While humility Read More » April 10, 2022 March 27, 2022 March 13, 2022 March 6, 2022 February 27, 2022 February 20, 2022 February 12, 2022 February 6, 2022 January 28, 2022 January 20, 2022 January 14, 2022 January 5, 2022 January 2, 2022 December 27, 2021 June 12, 2022
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Clear decision-making in a crisis depends on sound methodology and gathering information from a ... [+] variety of sources. Advice from Boris Groysberg and Sarah by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott While we may be living in unprecedented times, past events provide insights and practices as pandemic recovery plans are developed. Consider these five elements of organizational decision-making information gathering; strategy; combining long-term thinking with short-term actions; clear communication internally and externally; and a review of policies and processes to ensure the organization’s preparedness for future crises. Information gathering The flow of high-quality information is more important than ever. A United States military framework for thinking about the external environment that has gained traction in the business world is VUCA Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. While these words seem similar in many respects, a key point of VUCA is that each of these terms describes a different situation that requires a specific response. Nathan Bennett, a professor with the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, and G. James Lemoine, an assistant professor in the Organization and Human Resources Department of the School of Management at the University at Buffalo, have written extensively on VUCA, and argue, “If VUCA is seen as general, unavoidable, and unsolvable, leaders will take no action and fail to solve an actual problem.” Thus, diagnosis of the situation is a prerequisite to crafting a response. They argue that volatility should be met with agility; uncertainty with information; complexity with restructuring with internal operations reconfigured to address external complexities; and ambiguity with experimentation. Uncertainty in this sense refers not to scientific questions about the coronavirus, but to what effect the virus will have on the future. What new realities will it generate? What will recovery look like? How long will it take? What will a post-COVID world entail? Bennett and Lemoine recommend reaching out “to partners, customers, researchers, trade groups, and perhaps even competitors” in times of uncertainty, in order to understand the impact of this phenomenon. Seek out new data sources and gather new perspectives. Here’s how one CEO we’ve talked with builds in multiple perspectives to his decision-making. At his industrial products company, he has established bi-weekly meetings with his senior team focused on two questions What do we know now that we didn’t know before? How can we use that information to make decisions? Each team member is responsible for research within their area talking to big customers, participating in supplier forums and webinars, scouring competitor websites. At the meeting, team members share their findings and discuss the available data, what assumptions can be drawn from it, and insights to be leveraged. These discussions are then translated into action points. Organizations should ensure internal decision-making processes incorporate conflicting points of view, if necessary designating a devil’s advocate or what the military calls a “red teamer.” Colonel Eric G. Kail, who writes about VUCA and its application in the business world, says red teamers “don’t simply shoot holes in a plan … [they require] leaders to move beyond that won’t happen’ to what if this occurs.” Red team membership should be rotated, he says, and leaders must be careful to protect them from backlash from other organizational members. In response to the broader perspective offered by his team’s devil’s advocate, one CEO shared that he took proposed across-the-board price cuts and implemented them in a much more nuanced way, with price decreases segmented by customer and channel. Another hallmark of stressful situations is that they can lead to paralysis and inaction, what Nathan Furr calls “unproductive uncertainty.” He recommends three strategies for decision-making in such circumstances Managers need to step back and consider all options, both near term and long term. This is because gathering information in this environment can cause us to become “so focused on the immediate situation that we overlook the broader possibilities.” Rather than focus on binary outcomes, which rarely play out, managers should consider the full spectrum of possible outcomes and assign probabilities to each. Keep in mind that “possibilities always exist.” Even in the worst situations, there are opportunities and choices to be made. Thinking about strategy A clear sense of organizational direction is central to knowing what information is significant and avoiding information overload. David J. Collis, the Thomas Henry Carroll Ford Foundation Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, and Michael G. Rukstad, the late senior research fellow at HBS described a firm’s organizational direction as being a hierarchy that flows from the most enduring element, the corporate mission, through values, vision, strategy, and, ultimately, the implementation and monitoring of that strategy via tools such as balanced scorecards and key performance indicators KPIs. The strategy includes an organization’s objective, scope, and competitive advantage. In times of turmoil, CEOs should revisit their strategy and ask key questions What is the organization’s ultimate objective? In which directions products, customers, geographies, vertical integration will it go? In which directions will it not go? Finally, what does the organization do better or differently than others—in other words, what is our competitive advantage? “In times of economic distress, clarity of strategy becomes even more important,” wrote Michael Porter in 2008. In an economic downturn, figuring out what part of the industry that you want to serve becomes incredibly important.” It’s also important to not take actions in the short term that seem expedient but could ultimately undermine what’s different or unique about the company, he says. Porter provides the example of a company focused on high-end features and service that is tempted during a recession to cut back in response to a customer’s price concerns. This is the wrong move, he says. By cutting back on what has made it successful, that company risks becoming just like its competitors. He also contends that downturns can provide a little flexibility because the pressure to deliver short-term financial results is lessened. When all companies are reporting poor results, acting to make your company look a little better is not particularly value-added. We see this in action with the CEO of a B2B company who has responded to current pressure from customers by agreeing to cut prices in the short term in exchange for contract extensions; thereby being sensitive to their customers’ short-term needs while simultaneously improving the firm’s long-term competitive positioning. Strategy execution and implementation Strategic planning, converting strategic objectives into activities, is central to most organizations. Still, it is not possible to anticipate every event that might impact those plans. Executives need to be agile in order to adapt plans in response to unforeseen problems or opportunities. In doing so, they need to balance flexibility and speedy reaction times with long-term strategic focus. It is difficult to get this balance right! When surveyed on execution challenges, 29 percent of managers said that their company reacted too slowly, while 24 percent responded that their company reacted with sufficient speed, but in doing so lost sight of their strategy. Darrell K. Rigby, Sarah Elk, and Steve Berez write about the importance of building an “agile enterprise.” Their message—CEOs and other executives need to adopt a “humble agile mindset” to effectively lead an agile enterprise—can be aptly applied to the type of leadership required in the current environment. The authors highlight the importance of a rapid feedback loop, such as a brief daily check-in to give and receive feedback. These sessions can be used to eliminate barriers and ensure continued progress. Shifting leadership style from commanding to coaching is another agile leadership tool. Leaders use two-way communication methods and positive language, focusing not on what can’t be done but on how we can get it done. Rigby, Elk, and Berez also advise abandoning old school meeting formats in favor of “collaborative problem-solving sessions.” These are action-oriented, beginning with a list of issues that need to be resolved, focused on constructive conflict, and ending with a decision. “Swarming sessions,” which bring together participants from multiple groups and functions impacted by a single issue, can be used as needed to facilitate rapid decisions. Many companies measure strategy execution with KPIs assessed annually or maybe quarterly. In times of crisis, consider assessing more frequently. This is even more important in a virtual work world where employees don’t have the benefit of ongoing conversations that happen when people are physically together, a distance that can easily result in misalignment. A dispersed working environment can only succeed if everyone is clear on their role. What are the objectives? What work should be prioritized? How is work being divided among employees? It is important to avoid duplicative efforts. Implementing 30- or 60-day KPIs drives action and keeps people accountable and aligned. Communication around the establishment of short-term measurements should stress that these are not an effort to micromanage, but an acknowledgement of the awkward and tricky working situation. Assessing short-term goals keeps everyone on the same page and pushing forward together. As employees start to shift gradually back into the office with hybrid at-home/in-office work schedules likely in many places, short-term goals will provide transparency, visibility, and some stability. Communicate Your recovery strategy will need to include a detailed communication plan focused on all internal and external constituents. Internal communication is as important, if not more important, than external communication. In Crisis Communication Lessons from 9/11, Paul Argenti writes, “What I discovered is that, in a time of extreme crisis, internal communications take precedence. Before any other constructive action can take place—whether it's serving customers or reassuring investors—the morale of employees must be rebuilt." Many of the CEOs we heard from highlighted their concerns about getting communication right, particularly communication with their employees. How often? What platform? What tone? In Leadership on the Line Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Leading, co-authors Marty Linsky and Ronald Heifetz discuss the importance of “achieving a balcony perspective” in structuring a communication plan. They advise stepping back from a situation—getting on the balcony—to get “a clearer view of reality and some perspective on the bigger picture by distancing yourself from the fray.” Then, you “must return to the dance floor...The process must be iterative, not static. The challenge is to move back and forth between the dance floor and the balcony, making interventions, observing their impact in real time, and then returning to the action.” This exercise allows leaders to assess their people’s mindsets and tailor their communications accordingly. Stepping onto the balcony is even more challenging in a virtual world. But CEOs can test out different messages before disseminating them widely, seeking feedback and using it to fine-tune their communications. Some leaders have opted to keep their normal employee communication sessions in place, conducting those sessions virtually. One CEO explained that he was continuing to host regular town hall meetings, weekly listening sessions, and skip-level employee lunches, all on Zoom. In these forums he asks employees about their concerns and where they would like more information. These interactive sessions allow for feedback that would not be available with one-way communication tools. After-action review Take the time to review how your organization responded to the current situation and ask, “What can we do better next time?” This is not about placing blame after the fact. The US military uses after-action reviews AARs to gather and record lessons to apply in the future. The Army’s Opposing Force OPFOR is a brigade whose function is to prepare troops for combat, in part by engaging them in simulated combat. Despite the fact that they provide the trainee forces with detailed advance information on their methods, OPFOR almost always win. Part of OPFOR’s secret to success is its use of after-action reviews. They begin reviews while the event is still ongoing, with multiple AAR meetings often hosted by the unit’s commander. Each meeting starts with the recitation of the rules “Participate. No thin skins. Leave your stripes [ indications of rank and status] at the door. Take notes. Focus on our issues, not the issues of those above us…Absolute candor is critical.” Meetings address four questions “What were our intended results? What were our actual results? What caused our results? And what will we sustain or improve?” Admittedly, the corporate world has seen less success with AARs, despite the popularity of the practice, according to Marilyn Darling, Charles Parry, and Joseph Moore in Learning in the Thick of It. In their study of more than a dozen non-military organizations, they found numerous problems with their after action review procedures, including those that were conducted so long after the event that recollections were hazy and that failed to effectively apply the lessons learned. They recommend organizations use AARs selectively given the significant amount of resources required to do them well. AARs should also focus on areas that are mission critical for the greatest payoff. They offer four fundamentals of the AAR process the learnings must be primarily for the benefit of the team involved in the AAR; the process must start at the same time as the activity being reviewed; lessons must be linked explicitly to future actions, and everyone involved must be held accountable. The midst of a pandemic may not seem like the best time for an after action review, but Darling, Parry, and Moore write that during periods of intense activity, brief daily AAR meetings can help teams coordinate and improve the next day’s activities. AARs can be done on discrete projects like a pandemic-focused marketing campaign in order to improve response quality and long-term effectiveness. Following the 2007-09 recession, Harvard University conducted its own AAR and, in 2019, captured those learnings in a “recession playbook pdf” with the goal of ensuring financial resilience, defined as “stewarding resources to support and maintain excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship in perpetuity” during the next recession. The framework has four steps Managers throughout the organization should understand their exposure. What might the next economic crisis look like? How might it impact revenues under the current operating model? How might that exposure change as the organization’s operating model evolves over time? Groups should develop a clear set of principles that can serve as a guiding force when the time comes to make tradeoffs and balance priorities. Take a strategic approach to modeling downside projections by categorizing activities and businesses into “areas to invest, areas to maintain, and areas that can be reduced or eliminated.” Identify areas where revenues can be increased and costs cut in advance of a downturn. Strengthen the organization’s financial position proactively. Prepare for change. At some point, leaders will need to make a determination as to when and how this plan is put into action. Conclusion Inaction is not an option While the current uncertainty can be daunting for leaders of all types, it is critical not to fall back on inaction as the default position. A good starting point Ensure you are considering all available, relevant information but are not overwhelmed by information overload. Being clear about your organization’s strategy will provide focus to information-gathering and a roadmap for decision-making. Even then, many decisions will have to be made with imperfect data. Flexibility is important. Revisit your conclusions and pivot as needed. Utilizing short-term KPIs 30-day, or so is one way of monitoring decisions and assessing performance. This is a period of continuous learning. The lessons may be unchosen and unwanted, but they can be leveraged to guide future actions. It is important not to let them go to waste. Firms should ideally emerge from this crisis sturdier, wiser, and better prepared for future crises and events. Boris Groysberg is the Richard P. Chapman Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Sarah Abbott is a research associate at Harvard Business School.
Toreset your PC Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings .) Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
When files on your PC start taking up too much space or maybe some malware got installed on your PC, and no fixes have worked so far, resetting the Windows on your PC is the surefire way to wipe all data and viruses from your PC completely. If you need to reset your PC, you might be wondering How long does it take to reset a PC? This article will answer that question, explore PC resetting options, the best methods of removing the junk on your PC, and the factors that affect the period of a PC reset. And much more. Resetting a PC could take 30 minutes up to 3 hours; however, it also depends on many factors. Like what storage device you’re using, how much data is on your PC, and how many files you want to keep from getting wiped out. There have been cases where a PC reset took a whole day on extremely slow computers. Factory resetting your PC also gives you two choices “Keep my files” and “Remove everything .” The “Keep my files” option removes all apps and settings but keeps personal files. This process takes much shorter than the “Remove everything” opportunity because the computer doesn’t delete everything on your disk and its partitions. You can keep your files and important folders from getting wiped, which will be there when Windows is reinstalled. The “Remove everything” option completely removes all personal files, settings, and apps. Unlike the “Keep my files” option, this one takes much longer as everything on your computer is wiped out, and Windows 10 is reinstalled without previous files, apps, and settings. When you Factory Reset your PC, all files, programs, folders, and applications are deleted from your computer, and the system automatically reinstalls Windows 10 on your PC. So you won’t need to reinstall Windows when you Factory reset your PC. It is one of the reasons why it takes so long to reset the Windows on your PC and your PC’s specs. It is a good idea to reset your PC once in a while when you think your PC is getting too crowded with unnecessary apps and files. Along with that, a lot of data automatically fills up on your PC regardless of user intervention. This data slows down your PC, so when you reset your PC, your PC temporarily performs much better until all that data fills up again. Related Reads Can You Mix Ram Brands Reset this PC vs. Fresh Start Windows 10 comes with multiple Factory resetting methods so you can wipe your current OS and get rid of all your data. These are the “Reset this PC” method and the “Fresh Start” method. These methods are pretty similar, but they have uses of their own which they’re more suited to. We’ll explain them below. Reset this PC Reset this PC removes everything on your computer, including files, folders, apps, and settings, and reinstalls Windows with pre-installed drivers, trialware, and bloatware. So, everything except software and drivers which came pre-installed on your system will be deleted when the Windows is reinstalled. Moreover, this option allows you to save your important files and keep them from getting deleted on your HDD or SSD. You can also enable the system to delete all the files. Reset this PC is mainly used when something’s wrong with your system, for example, if a virus infects it. It’s also used for clearing up all personal data before selling computers. Fresh Start Fresh Start removes everything on your PC just like Reset this PC and reinstalls Windows, but unlike Reset this PC, drivers, trialware, and bloatware aren’t automatically installed again. The Windows Update downloads all the drivers and software including bloatware and trialware. But some drivers that the Windows Update couldn’t recognize might not be installed again. Furthermore, the Fresh Start option allows you to keep your files and important data. But it doesn’t enable the option to remove everything, which is different from the Reset this PC option. Fresh Start is more suitable for fixing booting problems and power and performance issues. And if you How to Backup Files & Programs before Factory Reset When resetting your PC, you should consider backing up your files to an external storage device which you can do via softwares like EaseUS, or you could also use Windows Backup & Restore feature to keep your files so you can restore them once a new copy of Windows is installed. If you want to back up your files and programs before Factory resetting your PC, you should follow these steps Step 1 Search for Control Panel Click on the Start Button or press the Start key on your keyboard. Search for Control Panel and open it. Step 2 Navigate through Backup and Restore Navigate through System & Security -> Backup and Restore Windows 7 Step 3 Set up backup Once you’re there, click on “Set up back” under the Backup tab. A setup wizard will open. Follow the setup wizard and choose which external drive you want to back up the files if you’re going to let Windows automatically restore all files or decide them yourself. Once you’ve gone through the setup wizard, you can click on the “Back up now” option to save all your files. If you already have a backup, you can update it. If you haven’t set up a backup before, you can set up a new backup to store your files and programs. You can also create an entirely new backup from scratch by following the above steps. After you’ve reset your PC, you can restore the files on your brand-new Windows by following these steps Step 1 Open File History Open the Control Panel from the Start menu and then select File History Step 2 Select Drive On the left, you’ll see an option saying “Select drive.” Once you click on that, you’ll be prompted with any external devices that Windows detected containing your backup. Step 3 File History activated Select the drive you stored the backup on, and you’ll find a list of all backups saved on different dates. Make your choice and click on Ok. This will take you back to File History, which will now activate. Step 4 Restore Files Again, you’ll find the “Restore personal files” option on the left. Click on it, and you’ll find all the files that were backed up on the drive. You can restore all of them by simply clicking on the restore button on the bottom. You can also manually select which files you want to restore by clicking on them individually, clicking on files and folders, and selecting the restore button. How to Reset Windows 10 PC In this section, you’ll find easy steps to completely reset Windows 10 on your PC using the Reset PC method. This way, you don’t have to use an external flash drive or installation disc. Also Read How Long Does It Take To Build a PC Open the Start menu and type in “Settings.” Now click on Update & Security, and on the left, you’ll find the Recovery tab. Step 1 Navigate to Update and Security Click on the Recovery tab, and under the “Reset this PC” section, click on “Get Started.” Step 2 Click on the Recovery tab You’ll find two options “Keep Everything” and “Remove Everything,” and their descriptions. Step 3 Click on Keep my Files For this guide, we’ll use the “Remove Everything” option. After selecting this option, you’ll be directed to another menu with two options “Just remove my files” and “Remove files and clean the drive.” Step 4 Remove my files Click on “Just remove my files,” as it is the faster option. However, if you are selling your PC, “Remove files and clean the drive” is the better option because it makes file recovery harder for the new user. Once you select either of the options, the Windows reset starts. The old version of Windows gets deleted during this process, and a new copy is installed automatically. Your PC might restart several times and afterward, you’ll be prompted to enter your Microsoft account and customize your new Windows. How to Reset Windows 11 PC Installing Windows 11 on a PC is quite similar to installing Windows 10. First, open the Start menu and click on the Settings option on the top right. Step 1 Search for Settings In the Settings interface, click on Update & Security. Step 2 Click on Recovery Tab On the left, you’ll find the “Recovery” option. Once you’re there, you’ll find the “Reset PC” option under the “Reset this PC” section. Step 3 Click on Reset PC This will give you “Keep my files” and “Remove everything” options, just like in Windows 10. Step 4 Click on Keep my Files Once you select either of the options, you’ll be directed to additional settings where you can make changes if required. It’s recommended to leave this on default and click on next. Lastly, you’ll need to click on the reset button to start the process of resetting your Windows. This could take a while, and your PC may restart a few times before directing you to your new Windows 11 customizing options. How to Fix Windows 10 Reset Stuck When resetting your Windows, the installation could be stuck at any percentage for a very long time. This typically occurs due to a corrupted file in your system, which stops your PC from resetting. There could also be a reset file that isn’t functioning correctly and interrupting processes like copying your previous files. Also Read How Much Does It Cost To Build A PC So, you might be wondering how to fix this issue and reinstall Windows successfully on your PC. In our research, we’ve concluded that there’s no fix. You have to wait for the reset process to move, and there isn’t a proper estimate of how long you’ll have to wait. It is recommended that you wait for at least 8 hours before taking any other measures. However, if you think you’ve waited long enough, you can try rebooting your PC. After rebooting, Windows should resume the resetting process from where it left off. However, we wouldn’t recommend it because it could corrupt your system. You can also turn off your PC and use another computer to make a bootable Windows 10 USB drive and use it to back up your files on the first PC. You can back up your files to the same USB drive or another external device of your choice. Once this is done and you’ve backed up your important files, it’s time to do a clean install of Windows 10/11 on your PC. You can install Windows through a USB drive or an installation disk. You’ll have to format your previous C drive for safe installation. Once the Windows is installed on your PC, you can copy your backed-up files from the external drive on your new PC. This should fix the problem. While you could go through the whole process of backing up your files on an external drive and reinstalling Windows, just waiting it out seems to be the best approach for this issue. It is always recommended to keep a backup of your essential files whether it be on an external drive, cloud storage, or other means. They come in handy when there are problems like this and other issues that might occur on your storage device. 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This post contains affiliate links meaning that, at no additional cost to you, I make a small commission if you purchase through my links. For additional information, visit my affiliate disclosure. A 22-step guide to the ultimate reset day for when you are feeling like you need to hit the reset button on life. This post covers how to reset all areas of life your mental and physical health, your space, and your motivation. Let’s hit that life reset button together. We all go through times where we feel burnt out, exhausted, unmotivated, and worn out. That is a part of being human. If you are not taking the proper steps to incorporate rest and relaxation into your everyday life which most of us do not, you are undoubtedly going to feel the effects. This has been happening to me quite often lately. I’ve been juggling being a full-time college student although I’m finishing my LAST quarter – YAY!, working three jobs, having a social life, caring for my puppy, working out, and trying to take care of myself. It’s a lot to juggle. During this, I would give myself the false sense of a “reset” by doing seemingly relaxing things. For example, I would take one “self-care shower” or sleep in for an extra hour and expect everything to be reset and fixed. Needless to say, that didn’t make me feel refreshed. Unfortunately, I’ve really felt the effects of this lately. I’ve been losing motivation, having NO energy, overeating stress!, not drinking enough water, feeling sick, waking up bloated, acting cranky, not sleeping through the night… the list goes on and on. No doubt, these are all signs of overworking. I knew what needed to be done. I needed a full reset day to get back on track to feeling like myself again. Here are the steps I took to reset my life… When building a reset day routine, it’s important to acknowledge the areas of your life that need some extra TLC. Most often, I find that my mental health, physical health, environment, and motivation are the four main areas that need to be reset. Here are some of the best ideas for how you can tend to each of those areas. Reset Your Mental Health 5 Steps for a Mental Health Reset Day Let’s kick off our reset day routine with some ways to reset your mind and mental health. Our mental health impacts nearly every area of our lives. It is incredibly essential that we care for it. I believe that our mental health is one of the most important areas of our life. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the areas that get overlooked the most. If you have been struggling mentally, take these steps to prompt a mental health reset. 1. Journal The first thing I do when I need to reset my life is a journal check-in with myself. When journaling, it can be easier to uncover emotions, issues, and unmet needs. {REALTED POST 80 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery} As someone who loves to write, journaling is one of the best ways for me to express myself. Often, when I’m pursuing a reset day, that means I haven’t been tending to myself as I should. Because of this, I typically have a lot to write about. Once I sit down with my journal, the thoughts tend to flow from my pen effortlessly. Before I know it, I have pages of deep thoughts and emotions that I can then reflect on. This is a great way to gain insight into what you are feeling and where you need to focus your attention. Unmet needs will present themselves through difficult emotions that you can express when journaling. If you are not a huge writer, I highly recommend using a prompted journal to get your thoughts flowing. Even if it doesn’t happen as naturally for you, journaling has great benefits for your mental health. Whatever this looks like to you, take a moment at the start of your reset day to get in touch with your inner self through journaling. 2. Take Time for Yourself If you’re in need of a reset, chances are that you haven’t given yourself the opportunity to just take time for YOU in a while. This is something I am super guilty of. I’m constantly replying to work emails, answering text messages, doing something for someone else, and checking in on social media. These are all things that are okay in moderation, but what we fail to do when doing these things is take time for ourselves. If this sounds like you, it may be time to take a short break from your work and social life. Take a Break From Work If you are feeling overwhelmed, chances are good that taking a break from work is the last thing on your mind. In reality, a break from work may be the best thing for you, your mental health, and your productivity. Endless bouts of work and always feeling “on-call” leads to immense chronic stress. The fact that you are seeking out a reset day may be a sign that you need a break from work. I would recommend a day-long break to really reset your mind, but I understand that this isn’t always possible. If you genuinely feel that taking a day away will have detrimental effects, even a few hours away can have benefits. However, if possible, plan your reset day for a day that you can take that time away. Take a Break From Social Media Social media can often be misconstrued as something “fun” or “relaxing”… and it CAN be. But it can also be incredibly draining. RELATED POST 10 Negative Effects of TikTok Too much social media can negatively impact your mental health, ruin productivity, and make you feel more negative about your own life. Comparison is something that can slowly creep in and become overwhelming with too much social media. If you find yourself feeling poorly about yourself/your life while using social media, it’s a tell-tale sign that it’s time for a social media break. Try a complete day with no social media. Consider journaling how you feel before and after the break. There are usually some benefits that come from it that you wouldn’t expect. For example, I usually find that I feel more present in the moment or more confident in myself. Del tip I recommend taking a break, even if you are not directly feeling the impacts of social media. Sometimes you don’t realize it’s a problem until you take a break. 3. Do Something FUN “Something fun” looks a bit different for everybody. As a homebody, I like to find fun things to do at home. If you are someone that prefers going out, you may choose to go out with friends or hang out at a bar or restaurant. Something fun can be relaxing or eventful. To me, a self-care night is fun. I tell you this because this is in NO way intended to put pressure on you. The pressure to “have fun” is something you want to avoid entirely. If staying in your PJs all day is fun for you, do that! You know what feels right and what feels fun to YOU. Do that. This is all about prioritizing yourself. 4. Meditate Meditation is something that I used to try to master. Over and over again, I would sit and stew over becoming a “good” meditator. What I’ve learned is that meditation does not have to be perfect. In fact, imperfection is quite beautiful in a meditation practice. Learning how to meditate is something I recommend everyone do. I was a skeptic at first. Meditation sounded painfully unproductive and, quite honestly, boring. I now know that I just did not fully understand meditation. It doesn’t have to be long periods of deep introspection and silence. It can simply be 10 minutes of deep breathing and tuning in to your body and the present moment. I highly recommend utilizing YouTube guided meditation videos or the Headspace app. Headspace is a great resource for nighttime meditation. I often fall asleep to it. Meditation has many incredible benefits, such as reducing stress improving self-awareness increasing patience improved mental health reduced negative emotions I find that utilizing meditation at the start of a reset day helps me reduce my stress enough to focus on caring for myself. It’s a great way to start your day with self-awareness and presence. 5. Gratitude Journal Practicing gratitude can be really helpful when you feel like you need to reset your life. Oftentimes, when pursuing a life reset, you have negative thoughts and emotions surrounding your current life situation, READ A to Z Gratitude 300+ Gratitude List Ideas While these feelings are incredibly valid, gratitude journaling can be a great way to bring up some of the positives in your life as well. When having a reset day, it’s important that you get back in touch with the things you love about your life. Life has a lot of great things to offer, but when we are burnt out and overwhelmed, they tend to go unrecognized and underappreciated. Even just taking 5 minutes or so to make a list of some of the things you are grateful for can be an effective way to jumpstart a mental health reset after a period of negativity. Reset Your Physical Health 8 Steps for a Physical Reset Set When you feel overwhelmed, stressed, and in need of a life reset, it can be easy to let your physical health slip. When I feel this way personally, I notice my sleep, eating, and exercise habits shift drastically. But your physical health plays a key role in your everyday life. All areas of your life are impacted by your health. Whether you are aware of it or not, feeling physically unwell negatively impacts your mental health, productivity, and the way you view life. Your physical health and mental health are quite tightly intertwined. They really rely on one another and dictate how you feel overall. Because of this, paying attention to your physical well-being is a key part of a reset day. 1. Catch Up on Sleep Sleep is one of the most critical parts of our well-being. Unfortunately, sleep is also one of the first things we tend to compromise when stressed out. Sometimes when there is a lot on our plate, we convince ourselves that our time would be better spent working than sleeping. Sleeping is unproductive, right? There’s no time for rest when things need to be done, RIGHT? SO. NOT. RIGHT. Not getting enough sleep is one of the WORST things you can do for your productivity. A CDC study found that over 1/3 of Americans reported getting less than 6 hours of sleep while the recommended amount of sleep for an adult is 7-9 hours. Chances are good a lack of sleep affects us all in some way or another. We have all felt sleep deprived and experienced the effects of a lack of sleep. However, we still convince ourselves that working overtime and compromising sleep is “productive”. In reality, your work performance as well as many other things is harshly negatively impacted by a lack of quality sleep. The bottom line here is that we all need sleep… and lots of it. Even when you are stressed. Scratch that. Especially when you are stressed. Prioritize sleep a little extra when you are needing a reset day. Your mind, body, and health will thank you. 2. Eat Well & Eat Enough Working through lunch only to find yourself scraping the bottom of a family-sized bag of potato chips later that day? Do you find yourself taking frequent trips to the kitchen as a form of stress relief? Or maybe you tend to skip meals or forget to eat while lost in work? I’ve been there, felt that, and done that, too. Undereating, overeating, skipping meals, stress eating, comfort eating, mindless eating… all of this is super common when you are stressed and overworked. I’ve noticed a direct link between my workload and a shift in my eating habits. These eating habits are normal when you are experiencing stress… but that doesn’t mean they are good or sustainable. Whether you struggle with undereating, overeating, or irregular eating, an imbalance in your food and nutritional intake only sets you back further. As part of a reset routine, it’s important to start rebuilding good food habits. We all need a variety of nutrients to function optimally. What you eat directly affects more than just your physical health – your productivity and mental health are also impacted. RELATED POST 10 Best Afternoon Snacks for an Energy Boost Assess how you have been eating and how you feel. As part of this reset day, make a conscious effort to practice eating balanced meals and adequately fueling your body. As humans, we NEED food to function. Try to never skip meals or under-fuel your body and fill your plate with foods that make you feel great whenever you can. 3. Ice Roll Your Face This is not the most common piece of advice for a reset day, but it is definitely one of my personal favorites. As I’ve said, I’m someone that often forgoes sleep, holds on to stress, and eats a bit more processed food when I am stressed. Lack of sleep, cortisol our stress hormone, and increased sodium/sugar intake can all cause facial puffiness. Even just a day or two of heightened stress levels and I feel this. When I wake up in the morning feeling like I’ve just recovered from a major sinus infection that puffy face feeling, I know I’ve been facing increased stress. For a long time, I thought this was just normal for me. But since it was so uncomfortable, I decided to not give up looking for something to help. That’s when I found ice rolling. There are honestly tons of ice rolling benefits, but I do it mainly to reduce my puffiness and feel refreshed. There are a lot of pretty expensive ice rollers, but since I’m always looking for cheaper dupes, I ended up buying this one from Amazon. I have zero complaints. I think it works amazingly. Maybe this is silly, but I also feel like ice rolling in the morning sets me up for a day of taking care of myself. You know when you do something that just makes you feel like “that girl”… like you have it all together? That’s how I feel after ice rolling. I tend to take better care of myself for the whole day when I wake up and ice roll. 4. Limt Alcohol and Caffiene When we are overstressed, the temptation to energize with caffeine or let loose with alcohol may be heightened… but that’s not always the best choice. Not only do they play a role in the puffiness and swelling I described above, but caffeine and alcohol also affect our moods, mental health, and physical health. Some negative impacts of too much caffeine and/or alcohol include increased feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression bloating/swelling lack of sleep/decreased sleep quality weakened immune system dehydration hindered work performance/mental clarity Despite being an attempt to cope with stress, the effects of caffeine and alcohol often have an opposite effect from what we hoped. Try reducing or eliminating these from your diet for a bit and see how refreshed you feel – mentally and physically. 5. Go for a Walk Going for a walk has two main parts that are beneficial getting outside and getting moving. Both fresh air and physical activity are great ways to reset and refresh after a period of stress. I always include an outdoor walk as an essential part of my reset day routine. To be honest, any form of physical activity will benefit you on a reset day. Getting in some movement is a great way to instantly feel healthier, more energized, and rejuvenated. Fact Exercise is a natural stress reliever. Professionals often recommend exercise as a natural form of stress management. I, personally, tend to go for a gentle walk outside as my preferred form of movement for a few reasons. Firstly, if I am seeking a reset day, I know I am most likely pretty tired and worn out. A walk is a gentle form of movement that doesn’t wear me out too much. Secondly, some forms of high-intensity exercise actually increase cortisol in the body. This doesn’t mean that they are bad for you at all, but I know that my body responds better to lower-intensity exercise when I am already battling stress. I’ve found that high-intensity workouts when I am stressed can lead to even more puffiness, bloating, sleep issues, food cravings, and stress. This is speaking for myself personally. Please explore what works best for YOU. Lastly, I just LOVE outdoor walks. I always put on an inspiring Podcast or some relaxing music while I walk. This allows me to breathe in the fresh air, be present in the moment, and relieve stress. Get some movement in on your reset day, whatever that may look like for you! 6. Drink Lots of Water I don’t have a whole lot to say about this one. We all know the benefits of water. It is SO important to stay hydrated. Your mental clarity, digestion, energy, productivity, mental health, and physical health all benefit from drinking an appropriate amount of water every day. Del Tip Keep a water bottle with you at all times to encourage consistent hydration! When we’re overworked, it can be even easier to forget to take hydration breaks. Make it your mission to prioritize hydration as part of your reset routine. You will feel so much better, I promise! 7. Take a Shower Like eating, showers are another basic form of physical care that is often affected by stress and overworking. For example, when I get caught up in an unusually busy season of life, I tend to skip showers when I can and rush them when I take them. When I feel like I have things to do, my showers become very concise and to the point. This is really a shame. Taking a relaxing shower can be an amazing form of self-care. By allowing yourself extra time to care for yourself, your face, your skin, and your hair, you not only get physical health benefits but mental health benefits too. Quite literally, showers are an essential form of physical care; they are an act of good hygiene. Showers help cleanse your skin from harmful bacteria and help keep you clean. Cleanliness and hygiene aside, showers are a drastically underrated form of self-care. I’ve developed a self-care shower routine that I do on every reset day. It helps me relax, care for my body, and relieve stress. 8. Stretch Stretching is another thing I try to do on my reset days. After periods of stress and tension, I can feel it in my physical body. It’s easy to ignore for a while, but once you are consciously aware of how your body holds on to stress, you may find yourself feeling stiff, sore, or uncomfortable. I hold on to a lot of stress in my jaw, neck, back, and shoulders. Without realizing it, I tense my muscles when I have high levels of stress in my body. This is super common and why I love to stretch as part of my reset. Relieving muscle tension through stretching can help you calm down, relax, and sleep better and we know how important sleep is!. Try some quick stretches for stress relief next time it’s time to reset yourself. Reset Your Environment 5 Steps for an Environment Reset Day Taking time on your reset day to focus on your environment is crucial. Your environment impacts you more than you might think. Your mental health, mood, productivity, stress levels, motivation, and actions are all things that are directly impacted by your environment. Keeping a clean and tidy space is something that can really help you feel more in control after a period of stress and overwhelm. I know that I cannot work well in a cluttered or messy space. Almost instantly I feel the mental effects that it has on me. It makes me feel even more stressed. Ironically, when I feel that stress, I’m also less motivated to tidy up and organize. So, as part of my life reset routine, I like to focus some attention on caring for my home, my space, and my environment. 1. Organize Your Desk Desk organization is so important. If my desk is messy, my entire workspace feels stressful and I most likely will not be productive there. As someone who works from home, this feels especially important. I try to do a quick tidy at the end of every workday so it never gets too out of hand but sometimes it happens. The mess builds up and my desk much like my life needs a little reset. 2. Change Your Sheets Changing my sheets is something I dread. I make it out to be so much worse in my mind than it really is and then I put it off. Ideally, you should be changing your sheets every week. I try to stick to this schedule, give or take a few days. Because of that frequency, I know that changing my sheets is almost always something productive I can do on my reset day. This helps me cross it off my to-do list for the future and feel less stressed. Not to mention, after taking my self-care shower and having a full life reset day, I need to get into clean sheets at night. It just feels so good. 3. Vacuum & Dust Two more tedious chores that can sometimes take a backseat when we’re stressed with other life responsibilities. I know I procrastinate vacuuming and dusting a lot. A freshly vacuumed and dusted home in itself feels like a form of a reset. It feels so good to look around and see clean floors and dust-free surfaces not to mention the health benefits of a clean space. Cross vacuuming and dusting off your to-do list today as part of your environment reset. 4. Do Your Laundry Don’t let that laundry pile up and overwhelm you any longer. Do a few loads of laundry today. Clear your laundry bin. Pick the clothes up off your floor. Get your favorite shirt back in circulation. There’s not much to it. It just feels good to get done. 5. Tidy Your Kitchen A clean kitchen is the BEST feeling to me. In an odd way, I find cleaning my kitchen to be therapeutic and relaxing. I love to turn on some music or a Podcast and clean. Then I get to it wash the sink, wipe the counters, tidy the pantry, scrub the stove… you know the drill. Aside from the obvious sanitary benefits, a clean kitchen has been linked to mental health benefits too. Speaking from personal experience, I feel that when my kitchen is clean I feel more in control of my environment and am WAY more likely to spend time in the kitchen. For me, this leads to healthier eating which we talked about earlier! and more homecooked meals good for the body and soul!. Take some time to reset your kitchen today. You will thank yourself for it. Reset Your Motivation 4 Steps for a Motivation Reset Day So you’ve had this relaxing, productive, and rejuvenating reset day… now what? Regaining motivation is something I always prioritize on a reset day. When we reach these points where we feel drawn to hit to reset button on life, chances are good we are facing a pretty intense case of burnout. In order to fully get the benefits of our life reset, we need can’t ignore this underlying issue we’ve burnt out, meaning we’ve become overwhelmed with stress and work and have lost motivation. So how do we regain that motivation? I have 4 things that I do at the end of a reset day to help me rebuild some motivation so I can approach the coming days with a refreshed and remotivated mind, body, environment, and soul. 1. Set New Goals Reevaluating and refreshing your goals is a great way to spark up some fresh motivation. Sometimes I will set goals and, after some time, I lose my motivation or simply forget about them. This leads me down the path of working on autopilot without being intentional or driven by any real passion. After time, it’s possible that our old goals may not feel as relevant or important to us too. That is okay! It simply means that it is time to reevaluate and set new goals. Honestly, I set new goals at the start of each new month. Even still, sometimes these goals shift and change over time. Allowing for goal progression and flexibility is important for success. Tip setting SMART goals is something I highly recommend doing. Learn about SMART goals here. After a reset day, take a moment to evaluate what led you here. What wasn’t working that made you feel in need of a life reset? Then set goals accordingly to prevent that burnout from happening in the future. 2. Prepare for the Week A good reset day should leave you feeling prepared and ready to get back into the groove of things. One of my favorite ways to do this is to set myself for a successful rest of the week. I use this as an opportunity to prep or plan anything that I may need for the week. For example, when I prepare for the week, I will Meal plan Prep quick and healthy snacks Fill my vitamin container Set a workout schedule Planning outfits Etc. There are many things I do to prepare myself for a week… I have an entire post about it that you can read here. I’ve found that by setting myself up for success now, I prevent future overwhelm and can have a much smoother, happier, and stress-free week. 3. Use a Planner/Make a To-Do List If you’ve been on my blog at all before, you know I live for my planner. It is my saving grace! RELATED POST Insanely In-Depth Sugar Paper Planner Review My brain is a bit all over the place so having my to-dos and responsibilities written down on paper is sometimes the only thing that keeps me sane. If you are busy with work and/or other responsibilities, I’m guessing you can relate. As part of your reset routine, take time to set a solid plan for the rest of your week at least – plan further ahead if you feel like it/know what to plan. Write down any important dates, deadlines, events, or responsibilities that you need to remember for the coming days. Just writing these tasks down on paper takes some of the pressure off of you and your mind. Planning benefits your mental wellness because of the comfort and peace of mind it can bring. If you stay planned and well-organized, you can better manage your time and help prevent future cases of burnout or overwhelm. 4. Plan a “Look Forward To” This is one of my favorite pieces of advice to give. Honestly, I swear this is the only way I got through college successfully. I always like to have a “look forward to”. Essentially this is something fun/relaxing/exciting to look forward to as motivation to push through a tough, busy week. I actually even write down look-forward-to’s in my planner for extra motivation. Some of my favorite look forward to’s dinner dates Bachelor/Bachelorette nights a self-care night seeing a significant other sleeping in going for a walk playing with my dog having a movie night holidays/events As you can see, these don’t have to be super big or extravagant things. It’s all about romanticizing the small things in life and finding what brings you joy often! Your look-forward-to events will likely be different than mine. That’s the beauty of it. We all enjoy different things. Customize your motivating events to your own desires and utilize as many of them as you need to build a life that feels fun and balanced! Life Reset Day Wrap Up These are the 22 key things that I like to try to fit into a reset day routine. If this feels like too much to tackle, please feel free to adjust. The absolute last thing you want to do on a reset day is overwhelming yourself more. Whether that means forgoing some of these steps or spreading them out over a few reset days, do what feels right for you. That said, I do highly recommend at least checking in on and tending to the four main categories here mental health, physical health, environment, and motivation. Those four areas tend to be where something is going wrong when we feel like we need to hit the reset button in life. Take time to at least check in with yourself and see where you feel you need to tend to most. Then, feel free to focus your reset day on those areas. All in all, your reset day is for YOU. You got this.
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Are you bored by being alone with your thoughts? Does the thought of cooking a meal, brushing your teeth, or taking a walk without a podcast, TV show, or music playing send you into a cold sweat? If so—according to a trend circulating on social media—you’re a great candidate for something called a “dopamine detox.” It involves identifying behaviors that you turn to too frequently for a quick boost—mainly things like social media, gaming, and watching TV—then taking a break from them for a few days to a week. The goal is to recalibrate your brain’s reward pathways. Though some evidence suggests that taking a break from certain unhealthy behaviors can prove transformative, most research focuses on clinical addictions, not the daily temptations we all face. That hasn’t stopped content creators from overstating the science to promise unmatched happiness, productivity, academic success, and lots of money from a digital detox—all unrealistic claims. It’s just a temporary break, and while that can be nice, it won’t change your life. Real change takes more active work. More from TIME But if you keep your expectations in check, you may find that a digital detox is a useful tool for self-reflection. Dopamine’s role in the brain A “dopamine detox” focuses on that particular brain chemical because it’s sensitive to stimuli like social media. Temporarily depriving yourself of such triggers should theoretically recalibrate your brain’s stores of dopamine and therefore make your pleasure centers more balanced, the claims go. Of course, brain chemistry is more complicated than that. Dopamine is just one neurochemical that contributes to happiness, and unplugging for a few days won’t rewire your mind. But it might help you recognize the triggers you’re leaning on, says Dr. Anna Lembke, a psychiatry professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and author of the book Dopamine Nation Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. “When we’re consuming digital media,” she says—like TV shows, TikTok, podcasts, and music—“it releases a lot of dopamine in a specific part of the brain called the reward pathway.” When dopamine is sent hurtling down this pathway, it sets off a good feeling in the brain. Any rewarding stimulus—a piece of candy, a “like” on a post, or the start to your favorite song—can give you this little hit. This pathway works best when it gets to hum at a natural level and spike at different points throughout the day, like at mealtimes. But most of the content on our phones, says Lembke, is designed to activate the reward pathway as strongly as possible, meaning that frequent use theoretically releases a “firehose of dopamine stimulation.” Our understanding of how the brain responds to ceaseless stimulation from our gadgets comes primarily from research on drug addiction, which commandeers the same reward pathways. “In order to compensate,” says Lembke, “our brain starts to downregulate our own dopamine production and transmission, to bring it back to baseline.” A dopamine deficit, which can result from the extremes of all forms of addiction, can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. “Now we need to keep engaging in these behaviors—ingesting digital media—not to feel good and happy, but just to feel normal,” explains Lembke. That’s where a detox can be helpful. Can a “dopamine detox” really reset your reward pathways? “Detox” is a misleading term in this context. The word describes the removal of something harmful and unnatural, but dopamine, made in the brain, is neither of those things—nor is it being removed. The practice is also sometimes called a dopamine “fast,” and while the goal is to starve that dopamine-specific reward pathway of constant activation, the chemical is still present and active throughout the brain. What’s actually being cut out during this practice is whatever stimulus a person is hoping to feel less dependent on. A more apt but less catchy name for the routine might be “dopamine recalibration.” Really, it’s a commitment to breaking bad habits. Attempting this recalibration isn’t just for people who feel like compulsive media use is taking over their lives, says Lembke. “I love that the younger generation is exploring digital detox and trying to experiment with how they feel when they’re not constantly engaged with our digital devices,” she says. “It’s only by stopping for a period of time that we can really see how this technology is impacting our mental health.” Read More How to Get Healthier Dopamine Highs The most effective “dopamine detox” will be a personalized one, says Lembke. Cutting down on the tech you use most often is an obvious place to start, but dopamine hits can come from lots of places. Lembke, for instance, says that the most powerful break she’s ever taken was from reading romance novels. Even though they weren’t on a screen, the compulsive way she’d churn through their predictable plot points indicated to her that the hobby had hijacked her reward system. Even after four weeks—which is generally long enough to change a habit —she still craved the books. After taking inventory of her habits, she says, she “was finally able to trace it to listening to pop music, because almost all pop music is love songs. So I stopped listening to pop music, and that really helped me stop craving romance novels, which helped heal my brain to the point where now I can listen to all kinds of music and not crave reading.” If there’s a habit or device that you feel has too strong a hold over you maybe, for instance, going to the bathroom without your phone makes you feel antsy, it might be a good target for this approach. What to expect during a “fast” Aside from scientific studies about drug addiction, there’s not clear research on what happens when you quit your brain’s favorite reward cold turkey. When it comes to how the brain interacts with social media, “all we really have is our clinical experience,” says Lembke. “When we’re working with patients who have actually become pathologically addicted to digital media, they usually feel pretty bad for 10 to 14 days” when they first cut it out, she says. After that, she says, patients begin to be able to focus again, to slow down and enjoy activities that may have seemed boring before, like taking a quiet walk or cooking a meal. Gradually, because it’s not being used, the association between the problem behavior and the dopamine reward becomes weaker, making it easier for people to resume using their devices in a less problematic way. A lot of the self-help content circulating about dopamine detoxes leans into what we know from clinical treatment of true behavioral addiction, but we know less about how more minor behavioral tweaks—like cutting down on social media for a week—affects the dopamine reward pathway. For people without an addiction, a stimulus fast doesn’t need to be methodological; there’s no real right or wrong length of time to try it. What’s more important is paying close attention to how you feel while doing it, which may help you notice automatic behaviors that may not have registered before, like Lembke’s pop-song habit. Even a temporary step back can teach us a lot. “We’re constantly reacting to external stimuli, which means that we’re not really giving our brains a chance to form a continuous thought or staying quiet long enough to have spontaneous thoughts,” says Lembke. Contact us at letters
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