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"Taking a break can lead to a breakthrough."
When people think of the word "break," they often think of the half-hour at noon. Taking a break can also take a few minutes, but how can you motivate your employees to take it qualitatively? We give you some tips in advance for short, quality breaks at work.
The result? More productive, relaxed, engaged and healthy employees!
10 ideas for short, quality breaks at work
Non-work related chats
Nothing more relaxing than catching up with your closest colleagues! Smalltalk while the coffee is brewing appeals to the part of the brain that enhances the feeling of togetherness and more than benefits the work afterwards.
As an employer/manager, set a good example here that encourages others to do the same.
Stretch!
Back pain, neck pain and stiff muscles at the end of the workday? Then it's high time for body exercises. Even if only from behind the desk, just standing up and loosening the muscles works wonders and makes you feel relaxed.
Meditation or breathing exercice
Meditation has enormous benefits for mental well-being at work. It sharpens concentration causing creativity to peak! Have you heard of meditation, but have no idea where to start? This helpful YouTube video drags all beginners along!
Enjoying homemade snacks
Everyone likes to enjoy a snack, but the enjoyment will be even greater when they are homemade and shared with co-workers. This e-book can give you and your employees the push in advance!
Do a short yoga session
Yoga is an activity everyone has said they want to do, but few actually took the plunge. Too bad, because yoga also helps maintain inner composure and, in fact, the step is quickly taken.
Healthy snacks are key!
A piece of fruit or more in the mood for an energy bar? Make sure your employees go for a healthy snack and leave the cookies full of sugar for a while. Not only do these quickly make you feel hungry again, but they are also bad for the heart, blood vessels and cholesterol, among other things.
Nutrition is the body's fuel, logical! Healthy eating is therefore essential to keep energy levels on point and avoid energy dips.
Watch a relaxing video
Sometimes employees just don't need that short chat or stretching exercises, but want to unwind. Relaxing videos, such as the example below, allow them to forget about the world for a while and get back to work re-energized!
Get outside!
Fresh air helps purify the body and enhances the effect of a short break. Employees who take a break outside during break time feel fitter and more productive than those who stay at their desks.
Motivate your employees to go outside so they can get back to work recharged.
Put on a fun song and boost the mood!
Put on a song that employees can enjoy for a while. The "guilty pleasures" playlist on Spotify can allow you to go completely wild on old classics for a while. Music puts employees in a better mood!
What break moments will you implement in your workplace? Post yours and your employees' break time on Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin and don't forget to mention us! (@justbiteeu)
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