Are Breaks Important at Work?

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A study suggests that taking short breaks, even as brief as 1 minute, can effectively improve feelings of energy and attention at work. Engaging in enjoyable activities unrelated to work, such as watching a funny video, or briefly changing tasks, can be beneficial strategies for replenishing energy during the workday (Bennett et al.,2020)

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