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In a controlled experiment, researchers found that taking regular breaks between meetings reduced overall stress compared to having them back-to-back. This is because breaks allow the brain to “reset”, reducing the cumulative buildup of stress.
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Researchers noticed that taking breaks between meetings correlates to higher engagement from attendees. This is in contrast to not taking brakes, which, by adding up on the total level of stress, makes participants less engaged, suggesting that stress makes it harder to stay focused.
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The short transition period between back-to-back meetings causes a spike of stress that adds up to the cumulative stress of the meetings themselves, thus encouraging the practice of opting for a break.
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