If your planner has a lot of things that need to be resolved today, and you have already managed to mentally burn out, then you just need to learn how to make a list of breaks. Work breaks are always necessary. It is recommended to work for 45-60 minutes, and then rest 10-15, and in your free time you do not need to just lie on the couch, dreaming to fall asleep as soon as possible. Breaks need to be planned as well, as planned rest will greatly increase personal effectiveness.
Taking breaks from various activities is good because while resting your brain can rebuild in a new way and get ready for new things. They protect us from physical and moral exhaustion, help to gather strength. If you do not learn how to skillfully manage your free time, you will hardly be able to perform your daily activities productively, while remaining happy and cheerful.
Why do I need a break list?
- Mindfulness and motivation. Taking breaks helps you realize that you are moving towards your goals, doing the work you need, or soon to be successful. You can use all of your scheduled breaks and thus understand that all assigned tasks have also been resolved. Otherwise, you will be wasting your day.
- Improving work efficiency. When you decide to take a break from work without a prior plan, a brief respite can ultimately lead to hours of Internet video watching, extended social media interactions, or sudden sleep. But if your vacation is planned, you know what to do in these free moments and when you will return to work.
- Competitive activity. Having two to-do lists at hand, the daily task checklist and the respite list, will make you feel great pleasure crossing out completed tasks, which will increase your motivation and productivity.
What can you do during your breaks?
- Read a chapter from a book. Thus, rest will only benefit you, because you will not only relieve stress and fatigue, but also replenish your mind with new emotions.
- Exercise. During your break, do a dozen push-ups, twist the hoop, jump, swing the abs. You can relax and tone your body.
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Prepare food. During the break, it is quite possible to cook something useful, and already on the next break, eat your own preparation.
- Watch the series. Sometimes you need to take a long break to completely release the negative burden. At this time, you can watch a series of your favorite TV series or part of a movie, thus taking a break from a hard day.
- Call your loved ones. It is necessary to devote at least a little time every day to communicate with relatives and friends. To do this, you can simply call them at any time convenient for you. Share your successes and experiences with your family, find out about their plans and tell about yours.
