When a pitcher throws too many pitches, he might tear a rotator cuff. If a tennis player hits too many serves, she might be sore in the morning. We’re all familiar with the stories of athletes who overused a certain muscle or joint. They get injured and can’t workout for days, weeks or even months.
What we don’t realize is that these same overuse injuries can happen in our minds.Too many long hours at the computer take a toll on the brain. Your thoughts get cloudy and your productivity drops.
The symptoms aren’t as obvious. You won’t be limping, or have immediate physical pain. But the effects are still there. No matter what you’re doing, you need time to rest and recover.