National Coffee Break Day is a great reminder of why taking breaks at work or school is essential. What are some of the benefits of taking a break at school or work?
- Employees that take breaks are more productive and creative
- Breaks can reduce stress
- After taking a break, you can complete tasks with fewer errors
- Taking a snack break can re-energize you, so you are better able to take on the next task
- Improves mental health and well-being
- Employees feel more valued by their organization or supervisor promotes taking breaks.
- Increases job satisfaction
- Restores focus and attention, especially for long-term goals
- Can prevent decision fatigue
- Promotes healthy habits
- Movement breaks are helpful for emotional and physical health
- “Rest” consolidate memories and improves learning
Still not convinced that taking breaks can make you a better employee and student? Well, perhaps you should drink some coffee and think about it. Wait a minute; that would be taking a break. Now that you are taking a break let’s talk about some of the best ways to take a break and why. Walking gives your brain a break from the school or work-related task you were doing. . Any kind of exercise is also great for helping release stress that the workday may cause. Taking time in nature has many wonderful benefits. All these activities cause you to use different parts of your brain, effectively giving your brain a rest. Stretching can be another great way to take a break, increasing blood flow and helping to reduce injury. We hope that you enjoyed National Coffee Break Day!
“Breaks During the Workday” https://workplace.msu.edu/breaks-during-the-workday/ January 12th
