Focus like a laser on what really matters, learn how to actually get yourself to do it so you can accomplish your goals.
Have you ever taken a break at work and realized that you’re not actually enjoying yourself? You might be surfing the web or checking your email, but really you’re just looking around for something interesting.
The Problem: When your break is over, you don’t feel refreshed.
The Secret: A break isn’t “not working” for awhile, it’s letting go of work. Ideally you want forget about work completely, but still remember to come back. Tricky.
The Solution: Use a timer to keep track of time. A portable one is ideal because you can take it with you when you stand up and walk out of your office! That’s right. No more breaks sitting in front of your computer.
How It Works: You can’t relax or have fun when you’re watching the clock. In fact, we often associate fun with “losing track of time.”
Let the timer worry about time, you go out and have some fun.
Break Ideas:
Walk once around the block.
Do 10 pushups.
Take a shower.
Put on some music. Dance. Sing.
Go outside and take a few deep breaths.
Take a 5 minute mini-nap.
Play a video game (off the computer.)
Go find your dog or cat. Pet it.
Meditate. Be the rock.
Drink a tall glass of water.
Refill your coffee or tea, if that’s your style.
Play with your kids.
Attack a punching bag. Hiyyyya!
Do some simple exercises.
Drink some fresh juice.
Go for a bike ride.
Make yourself a smoothie.
Do some yoga.
Read a book.
Daydream…
