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Break 1: Physical

This might include a walk around the block, walking the dog, going for a run, doing a workout video, jumping rope, doing some kettlebell exercises, or hustling up and down the stairs.

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Break 3: Spiritual

A spiritual break is a little less intuitive, but in this context I mean anything affecting the human spirit or soul.

Like praying, meditating, reading spiritual texts or devotionals, listening to uplifting music, looking at something beautiful, or doing anything that connects you to someth...

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The breaks can be short. Real short. One study tested break lengths of 1, 5, and 9 minutes, and all these break conditions made people feel better. 

Yes, even a one-minute break made a noticeable imp...

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Break 2: Social

This could involve grabbing coffee with a colleague (or FaceTiming over a cup of coffee if you’re working virtually), having lunch with your partner and kids if they’re around, or calling a friend or family member you want to catch up with.

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How to schedule your breaks

Here is a example.

10:30 a.m. : Move a text thread with a friend to the phone for a few minutes. (Social)

1:00 p.m. : Read an inspirational book while you’re eating your lunch. (We have

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Borrow from the retail sector

While working in fast food restaurant , we got three breaks in eight hours shift: 2 15 min smoking break and a 30 min lunch break.

And taking break during daily activities proven to increase energy levels, and highly likely to improve mood.

And people are happiest when exercising, s...

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Tip No. 3:

Move around a bit.

Do some jumping jacks or stretches or run up and down a set of stairs.

Incorporating incidental physical activity into our routines

  • Replace short car trips with fast walking, or cycling;
  • Walk up the stairs at a fast pace instead of using the elevator;
  • Vigorous walk at a pace of about 130-140 steps per minute;
  • Look for opportunities to walk uphill;
  • Take your dog ...

Do something physical

Do something physical

Either you just take a walk around the block for 15 minutes or have an extreme workout session at the gym, it can help get your mind off of work.

Sometimes its better to get your blood going, stretch your limbs, and transition into relaxation mode.

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