Firstbeat Life™ Team Challenge - Take Regular Breaks to Maintain Good Energy Levels

Task 2

Take regular breaks to maintain good energy levels

Make sure to take breaks regularly

Aim to take at least one longer and two shorter breaks (lunch and 'coffee' breaks) and follow up on their impact by checking your Firstbeat Life results.

Just a minute can help

You can also take short, e.g. 1-minute, micro-breaks at least once every hour. They will improve your ability to concentrate and work effectively - switch off from work matters for a moment!

create-routine — What if you do take breaks but don't recover during them? Experiment with different break times and try different break activities. No matter what you end up doing the relevant bit is you manage to turn your mind off from work.

Create a routine to stick to

Schedule your breaks

Take your breaks at the same time every day to help them become a daily habit. For example, schedule a (virtual) lunch with a colleague before starting your day to make it harder to skip.

Breaks are not for working

Use your break to discuss non-work related matters and ensure that you - and your break buddy - can take your minds off work for a bit.

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