Mind Your Mind – Things to do on your break to keep you productive

Posted on Saturday, November 1st, 2014

How do you spend your lunch break? Is it spent doing work? Do you even take a break?

Breaks are important, as they recharge our minds and keep us from crashing too early. Using your breaks to their fullest can keep you on your toes for the rest of your day, keep you productive, and most of all: keep you well!

General Tips

  • Actually take a break! Step away from your work, and avoid taking working lunches.
  • Unplug from technology when you can, and avoid social media.
  • Include your friends and co-workers. Be social, and talk about things other than work.
  • Try something new every day. Make a calendar to track the things you want to try and stick with it!

Read

  • Enroll in a course through the College, or find one online. Spend your breaks brushing up on skills you need, or studying something completely new and fascinating!
  • Check out Lynda with your College credentials, and learn something new.
  • Bring a book from home, swap books with others, and keep a small library in your area.

Write

  • Start a blog on a topic of interest, and try writing in it once a week. This can be about a professional interest, or a hobby!
  • Or, write something completely different. Try writing short stories, or stories about the people you see around the College. Get creative!
  • Or just draw. Do a small doodle of something in your office every day, and see how you improve. Utilize those post-its!

Play

  • Play games! There are many games that keep your mind running, such as Chess, Sudoku, and cards. Play online, or start a group with your co-workers! Start teams and make it competitive (and friendly!) The College supports numerous events!
  • Start a hobby that you can work on every day. Check out the various clubs we have at the college!
  • Go for a walk, or spend some time at the gym. Try yoga or meditation!

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