How to Take Better Breaks at Work, According to Research
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But the cost of being always-on (and doing it well!) is high. More than half of employees (59%) report feeling burnout according to a recent survey from Aflac. Breaks come in many different shapes and forms: exercising, browsing social media, going for a short walk, socializing with others, taking a
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- But the cost of being always-on (and doing it well!) is high. More than half of employees (59%) report feeling burnout according to a recent survey from Aflac.
- Breaks come in many different shapes and forms: exercising, browsing social media, going for a short walk, socializing with others, taking a nap, grabbing lunch, and so on
- A longer break does not necessarily equate to a better break. Disengaging from work only for a few minutes but on a regular basis (micro-breaks) can be sufficient for preventing exhaustion and boosting performance.
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