Meditative Breaks to Combat Stress

Your energy levels will naturally decrease throughout the day, but you can recharge your batteries by taking breaks.

• High performers work for fifty-two minutes, then take a seventeen-minute break.
• Taking a five-minute walk every hour boost energy levels and sharpens focus, o...

Beyond the short breaks that the Pomodoro technique advocates, why not take longer breaks to give yourself a true reward for a week of hard work? It could be taking the afternoon off once a week to spend more time with the family, or just a night to kick back with your favourite music. Eith...

• “Movement breaks” are essential for your physical and emotional health. A 5-minute walkabout break every hour can improve your health and well-being.
• Breaks can prevent “decision fatigue. Decision fatigue can lead to simplistic decision-making and procrastination.