Time for a Break
Discover the importance of taking work breaks to boost productivity, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Learn about different types of breaks, how to maximize their effectiveness, and overcome guilt or resistance in incorporating breaks into your daily routine.
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Time for a Break Micro, Regular and Longer meal breaks The Benefits of Breaks at Work and How To Maximize Them (deel.com) Shona Omand-Smith
Types of breaks Micro breaks: step away from your desk, stretch, take a short walk around work area Regular short breaks: Refreshment breaks, short walk around block, do not take work phone with you, especially effective in morning Meal breaks: if possible get outdoors, breath in fresh air and sunshine (if we are fortune enough) Schedule your regular and lunch breaks each day
Importance of breaks You may think you are demonstrating your commitment and focus buy working without breaks; however you are being less productive and underperforming. Brain fog and fatigue Concentration diminishes Increased stress and burn out Poor decision making Reduced creativity Impacts physical and mental well-being Strains relationships (in work and out of work) Poor work life balance
Maximise the effectiveness of breaks Away from desk/ workplace Outside if possible Or change of scenery No work chat No checking work emails Distract yourself listen to podcast, music or speak to a colleague Put the time in your diary as focus time focus on yourself Eat something nourishing
Overcoming resistance or guilt associated with taking breaks Educate yourself on the benefits of regular work breaks Reframe breaks as an essential part of maintaining focus and achieving long-term productivity Normalize breaks as a standard and healthy practice Plan breaks in advance, treating them as non-negotiable commitments Start with small steps and take micro-breaks before building up to longer breaks Communicate your needs and intentions with your supervisor and colleagues Lead by example and show your colleagues the benefits of breaks
