When I worked in the office, I took a full lunch and at least one break to walk somewhere for coffee in the afternoon. The afternoon walk got blood flowing, gave me a (probably unnecessary) caffeine boost, and was an opportunity to rope in another coworker and chat about whatever.
I work remotely right now, so my breaks are usually food prep or getting some else done around the house so that I have more time to spend being present after work.
Normally after a couple of hours after starting work in the morning, I go off to make a delicious flat white and peanut butter on sourdough toasts in the morning. It's my time that I need and a reminder to be kind to myself.
Other breaks is sitting in the private toilet and doing silent screaming...
I work at home, so I do not have a "standard" work day where you get in car or transit to go to work. But one thing I am a proponent of is taking an actual lunch.
This means either going out somewhere to grab a bite once in a while with my wife or friends, or walking away from the desk sitting down at the table and watching a show for 30 minutes while I'm eating something prepared or picked up.
It's important to have a proper meal of course, but also take that time away in the middle 'ish of your day to break it up.
Walks to the vending machines. They are a floor above. It’s quite a nice walk and mental break.
Lunch at atrium. Away from computer screen. Eat in peacefully and enjoying the lake view. If I have time, I continue reading the book I’m currently reading.
Besides lunch, I like to take at least two walking breaks. I work in a very large building so I like to walk laps around the edge of it for about 15 minutes. Helps break up the day and always me to drift and think about non-work related items, giving my mind a much needed break and mental stretch.
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When I worked in the office, I took a full lunch and at least one break to walk somewhere for coffee in the afternoon. The afternoon walk got blood flowing, gave me a (probably unnecessary) caffeine boost, and was an opportunity to rope in another coworker and chat about whatever.
I work remotely right now, so my breaks are usually food prep or getting some else done around the house so that I have more time to spend being present after work.
I watch a UK TV program called Bargain Hunt with the wife, cuddling up on the sofa.
I normally take a walk around the office and talk to some colleagues as burst out a little stress and stretching my body a little bit.
Surfing 9gag or reading news in lunch time or maybe playing games (seems like I am the only one here do that) :D
Normally after a couple of hours after starting work in the morning, I go off to make a delicious flat white and peanut butter on sourdough toasts in the morning. It's my time that I need and a reminder to be kind to myself.
Other breaks is sitting in the private toilet and doing silent screaming...
I work at home, so I do not have a "standard" work day where you get in car or transit to go to work. But one thing I am a proponent of is taking an actual lunch.
This means either going out somewhere to grab a bite once in a while with my wife or friends, or walking away from the desk sitting down at the table and watching a show for 30 minutes while I'm eating something prepared or picked up.
It's important to have a proper meal of course, but also take that time away in the middle 'ish of your day to break it up.
After lunch, I take a walk and let my mind wander.
Throughout the day, it's either Sudoku or a quick nap. I plan to do naps more, since they do wonders for my focus afterwards.
Besides lunch, I like to take at least two walking breaks. I work in a very large building so I like to walk laps around the edge of it for about 15 minutes. Helps break up the day and always me to drift and think about non-work related items, giving my mind a much needed break and mental stretch.
1) Coffee
2) Play Videogames
3) Read Comics or a Book
4) Take a short walk
5) More Coffee
I'm pretty bad at taking explicit breaks other than lunch. A scroll through Twitter here, and scroll through Facebook there.