Short breaks stop the cumulative effects from building up, giving people a chance to reset between meetings. Not only do breaks ease stress, but they increase people’s ability to meaningfully contribute to their work. By shifting your scheduling habits you can reframe how you schedule your time. One example is by shortening hour-long meetings to 45 minutes, you’re building-in your short break without adding more time to your day. Another example is changing things up. During your micro breaks, make the effort to do different activities. It might be as simple as 10 minutes of stretching after your first meeting, followed by watering your indoor plants after your next meeting.
It’s important to do the things you enjoy during these breaks. It can be anything that takes your mind away from work-related things and focuses it on something that you feel is relaxing. Think of these micro self-care activities as recharging your batteries.
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/04/24/the-new-science-of-micro-self-care-sol
utions-for-virtual-fatigue-and-burnout-prevention/?sh=2d0fd32930d1
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