Break times are bliss, and you want them to stay that way.
Sometimes it can seem like you must skip breaks or wear yourself out with extra work during them, but I’m here to tell you that this is the absolute worse thing you can do during the workday.
Skipping your break will stress you out and decrease your overall performance, scientific studies show.
Instead, you should be giving both your body and mind a valuable break during these periods so that you can better concentrate on your work and be inspired after your break is over.
Knowing how to best relax and unwind during your break time is important, so try out some of these ideas next time you find yourself taking a break from the workday.
Disconnect
Being surrounded by electronic buzzes and bright screen displays all day is enough to make any mind tired and achy.
Try separating yourself from all electronic devices during your break time for a full refresh.
I know this can be difficult for some of you social media addicts out there, but trust me; there are many benefits to be had from this simple practice.
Stand Up
Nobody feels good if they have been sitting all day. Get away from your desk and stand up.
While you’re at it, go ahead and do some stretches as well.
Your mind and body will thank you, and you will be reenergized in a way that simply would not have happened if you had stayed strapped to your office chair.
There are many health benefits from doing this as well.
Go For a Walk
Now that you’re up and standing, go beyond stretching and take a nice 15-minute walk.
Whether the walk is around the block, or the office doesn’t really matter, all that really matters is that you’re up and moving around.
This can help you improve your mood, sense of well-being and creativity.
Take a Power Nap
Sometimes you simply want to knock out for a few after a particularly stressful work task, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
If you feel like taking a little power nap to reenergize and distress, go for it!
Even a 10 minute nap can work wonders.
Socialize
Don’t make your day void of any human contact.
Get out and say hi to some of your fellow co-workers and friends to help avoid the workplace blues.
The less down you are, the more up you will be for knocking out that new report the boss wants to be done by Tuesday.
