Working from home has become an integral part of the transformed professional lifestyle during this coronavirus pandemic.

There’s a lot of uncertainty about when it will be safe to go back to workplaces, as remote work policies continue.

In these times of adjustment, it may be difficult to navigate around this way of life. Understand you are not alone and that you will get through this!

Whether you are a workaholic or just really laid-back, it is important to stay energized and focused throughout the day in healthy ways.

The key?

It could be as simple as taking more breaks.

You can also consider napping ,meditation ,walking, and exercise to restore your energy.

So, if you really want to get more done throughout the day?

You need to schedule time throughout the day to step away from work and take a break.

It may sound counterintuitive the key to getting more work done is to take breaks from work?

But taking breaks is an essential part of being productive.

But why is scheduling time for regular breaks so beneficial to your productivity—and how can you leverage breaks throughout the day to get more done?

Taking short breaks from a task allows you to better sustain focus and concentration over time.

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Thank you ….For example, let’s say you have a two-hour meeting scheduled with your co-workers. If you try to push through that entire two hours without a break, it’s going to get increasingly harder to focus on the meeting.

But scheduling a few breaks throughout the meeting (for example, taking a five-minute breather every 30 minutes) will allow you to sustain better focus and attention throughout the two hours—and your meeting will be more productive as a result.

Bottom line?

When you work on a single task, sustaining focus only gets harder the longer you work on that task.

So, if you have a task that’s going to take up a good chunk of your time, make sure to schedule regular breaks—and give yourself the space you need to stay focused.

Productivity isn’t just about getting things done; it’s about getting things done well.

And if you want to get things done well, you need to take breaks.

Taking breaks is linked to better performance at work—and you don’t have to step away from your to-do list for hours at a time to improve performance; all it takes is a few minutes.

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Taking “micro breaks” (for example, getting up from your desk to stretch or taking a quick break to grab a cup of coffee) increased positive effect at work—which, in turn, improved performance.

So, you want to not only get more done, but perform at a higher level too? Make sure to take regular, short breaks throughout the day.

Most people consider browsing the internet to be an unproductive activity. But, as it turns out, taking breaks to surf the internet may actually make you more productive.

“Workplace internet leisure browsing” actually restores mental capacity—making it easier to get things done. (Just make sure to keep your leisure browsing under control.

Browsing the internet for a few minutes can restore mental capacity and help you return to your task feeling refreshed—but spending hours every day mindlessly scrolling social media isn’t going to do your productivity any favors.

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Any kind of movement is a great way to take a break; it increases your executive functioning and also improves your alertness, attention, and motivation.

Even a simple change in location, inside or outside, can produce calming effects or help you fight off boredom.

Moving around and completing a small task may even provide a sense of accomplishment that can help build your productivity and motivation.

Unfortunately, instead of leaving you feeling replenished, some breaks may have the opposite effect and leave you feeling further depleted.

In particular, scrolling on your phone or surfing the internet can overload your prefrontal cortex with decision-making.

Which link should I click on?

Which photo do I pause over?

And which can become addictive?.

Consequently, these types of breaks can make you feel less in control and cause you to experience negative emotions.

If you are unsure, check in with yourself the next time you are on a device. How do I feel at this moment? Does ____ activity make me happy?

Do I feel like I have agency over this experience, or is it something that is just happening to me?

Taking a break from time to time is essential, and yet many people leave their vacation time unused.

Whether you plan a vacation it’s important to take a break from your job, your routine, and the demands of life in order to keep stress level in check.

When you take a break, you’re not shirking responsibility. You’re taking care of yourself so you’ll have the stamina to be your best.

By learning the signs that you need a break, you’ll know when to schedule some time away to help you feel more refreshed and restored.

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