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Productivity is king, but did you know taking a break at work leads to increased output?
Sitting at your desk for eight hours can hurt both the brain and body, causing fatigue, lack of concentration and muscle stiffness. Fortunately, simple solutions can help resolve these common problems.
Short breaks have been shown to increase concentration and productivity, allowing you to work more efficiently. Breaks have also been linked to lower stress levels, a reduced risk of eyestrain and on-the-job-injuries, a smaller waistline, and lower triglyceride levels. Taking a break for lunch, in particular, helps you replenish your mental reserves and maintain a level metabolism.
Beneficial Break Ideas
• Get up and walk around. Go outside if conditions permit. Changing your environment can provide an immediate boost to your mood and reduce stress.
• Take a lunch break. More people today are working through lunch, but studies prove you are actually less productive when you push your brain to work straight through your workday.
• Stretch your muscles. Many websites offer simple yoga and stretching routines you can do without leaving your desk chair. These stretches help prevent soreness and the occurrence of repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Talk with your doctor about other healthy lifestyle changes you can make. If you don’t have a physician, Gateway Medical Group is here to help. All of our convenient family practice locations are accepting new patients. Give us a call at 931-502-3800 or visit GatewayMedicalGroup.com. Same- and next-day appointments are often available. Patients of all ages welcome! We accept most insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid.
This publication in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to serve as a substitute for professional medical care.