The culture of intellectual labor in the narrow sense refers to the proper organization of mental activity, the mandatory observance of safety precautions and the planning of periods of work / leisure so that the result is obtained on time without overstressing the body. Of great importance is the prevailing attitude of a person towards the work he is doing. The level of development of such a concept as a work culture can vary greatly among different people. After all, sometimes they noticed for their colleagues that one always manages to do the job quickly, efficiently and on time, while the other, in spite of all efforts, does not keep up time, and does his work carelessly. Such results are a clear indicator that the culture of mental work of this person leaves much to be desired.
Work culture is a factor that must be observed under heavy loads. For example - during exams, preparing an important project. In those moments when a lot of work associated with stress falls on a person at once. According to scientists, the mental load, although it does not look intense, actually requires much greater energy costs and the efforts of the body. Even more than physical labor. Moreover, it affects not only brain cells, which account for the greatest load, but also all life systems. So the heart of a simultaneous text translator during work can make 160 beats per minute. This is almost two and a half times more than in a state of relative rest.
Effects of overvoltage
Neurons of the human brain, providing his mental activity, can not work without interruption. Especially if you do not give them rest. This happens if a person does not observe such an important discipline as a work culture. By concentrating for a long time on the same type of activity, it makes brain cells expend a huge amount of energy and protein. But the reserve abilities of the body that have to be used in this process are not unlimited. Then a person has an internal defense mechanism. The action of the cells is automatically inhibited; they turn off as if to prevent overvoltage.
But people have come up with ways to resume the work of the brain using artificial means from the outside: coffee, sweet strong tea, energy, sometimes even medicines. Unfortunately, such interference in a streamlined natural mechanism does not bode well. Sooner or later, neurons cease to cope: metabolism is disrupted, after which the cells die. At first, the consequences do not manifest themselves. The fact is that the cells of the human brain are capable of simultaneously performing different functions, including replacing other dead cells and performing their tasks. So workaholics continue to plunge headlong into work. The trouble becomes apparent when a person begins to get very tired, makes mistakes in seemingly well-known actions, and cannot even solve simple problems. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to observe moderation and correctly distribute efforts throughout the day.
How to organize your working hours
It seems difficult to do a huge amount of work and not get tired at the same time. But some people still succeed. There is no secret here. Successful, fruitful work is an indicator that a person strictly observes the work culture. To begin with, it is very important to do self-observation and determine your biorhythms. When is the body most set to work, morning or evening? For some, midday hours are suitable, others are most active in the early morning, in rare cases, a person's performance wakes up in the evening. It is best to distribute your efforts so that most of them fall precisely on a fruitful time.
It is also not recommended to try to solve several important cases at the same time. It is much more efficient to choose one, the most relevant, and concentrate on solving it. Otherwise, the person faces overwork. This is due to some features of our nervous system. In solving several important issues at the same time, the brain has to create competing systems of neurons. This, in turn, leads to fatigue of the central nervous system and contributes to the emergence of feelings of anxiety and insecurity. Success in solving the problem does not threaten a person in this case. And unfinished business, as you know, lead to a feeling of dissatisfaction.
Another important condition, which involves a culture of work, is the mandatory alternation of work and leisure. You can’t sit for hours at a time without a break. This will not help solve a difficult problem, but rather, makes you fixate on it. It is necessary to be distracted periodically by something completely different. In this case, complete inaction is not recommended. Our brain is resting, even if you simply switch its work to a different kind of activity. Then other departments begin to work. It will be even better to go in for sports, do exercises, or at least a couple of simple physical exercises. Alternatively, you can walk along the street with a dog, go to the store or the kitchen to wash the dishes. Mental activity usually involves a long stay in one position, and this is bad for muscle tone. The abdomen and back are too relaxed, the legs are bent, the neck is tense, moreover, in a static position, blood circulation worsens and slows down. In view of this, daily physical activity is very important for maintaining health, and therefore labor productivity.
Also, those whose activities are intellectual work should not overeat. You should especially pay attention to your diet to those people who prefer an evening out at a book or computer. With weak physical exertion, too little muscle energy is consumed to make up for it with a large amount of food. An excess of high-calorie foods in the diet leads directly to weight gain, more simply - to obesity. It, in turn, can cause many health problems, such as diseases of the liver, heart and joints. Being overweight can cause diabetes. It is best to replace fatty and heavy foods with more wholesome fruits and vegetables. They contain many vitamins that stimulate the brain, and few calories. Therefore, it is difficult to abuse such food, even if you eat it in large quantities.
