Being productive in your breaks
By doing these things in your break, be more productive … We’ve all been there staring at the computer all day, even on our lunch breaks. It comes to no surprise that this isn’t good for us, our productivity but also our health. People who spend 6 or more hours have a 20% higher rate of an earlier death, than those who sit for 3 hours or less.
Here are some tips on how to be more productive:
Take a break every 52 minutes
Top 10% of productive workers work on average 52 minutes with a 17-minute break. According to a recent study that analyses 5.5 million daily records of how workers use their computers.
Why?
- Moving around boosts mental focus.
- You can put strain on cognitive ability by working longer hours.
- People are more productive with an end goal – your short break.
Distract yourself
When you are supposed to be on a break – you should be on a break. Switching off can be hard so distracting yourself will keep you from overthinking. This essentially allows your to brain to take a short break. If you can try having time off with friends, it is easy to engage and not think about work.
Fresh air
Getting out for even a small amount of time can help to reduce mental fatigue, by relaxing and restoring the mind. If you can’t get out of the office try surrounding yourself with plants. Plants can help boost your mood.
Take care of yourself
If you are eating more fatty quick meals that aren’t giving you the right nutrient you will feel the effects of this. Try to eat healthier and high protein foods, this will encourage your brain to peak at its best performance.
Give your eyes a break
If you’ve ever checked the time you look at your phone, you’ll probably be surprised. The image just how much you spend looking at the computer screen than.
Here are some tips:
- Reduce glare – This can strain your eyes
- Adjust your screen to the correct level, this will reduce your eyes working so hard
- Take time away from the screen.
Exercise
Exercising for just 15 minutes in the morning can help you stay productive. It is the easiest way to increase productivity, boost energy and reduce fatigue. If you can incorporate it into your breaks, a quick walk to the shop swill kick start your energy.
Reflect
Daydreaming seems like a distraction and unproductive. In reality, it gives your brain time to naturally think for itself. A report published by Science magazine found that by letting our mind wander into daydream had similar effects to meditation. Also, a great way to get new ideas by activating their subconscious.
Taking breaks have a negative persona around them, but if done in the right way can actually have a positive effect on your productivity.
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