Why a Short Break Can Help You Get More Done

Why a Short Break Can Help You Get More Done

Even on a busy day, taking a brief pause can bring your priorities into sharper focus. This blog brings together mindfulness, self-management, and well-being at work.

It may sound strange, but when we have too much to do, stopping can feel like a waste of time. Yet taking a moment to notice how we’re feeling and clarify our next step can help us avoid moving mindlessly from one task to another. Here you’ll find mindfulness exercises, planning ideas, and games that show how to bring more intentional decision-making into the workday.

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Imagine that you are a new team member. What thought do you have at first glance at your colleagues?

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If you were the atmosphere in the room when a new colleague arrives, what would you be?

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How would you describe your approach to problems in a team if you were an animal?

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When you encounter unexpected criticism, what is the first thing that activates within you?

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If stress were a color, how would you see it in your body during a workday?

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A conflict arises in the team. What image comes to mind as your role?

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If you were a tool for reducing stress in a team, what would you be?

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What would your desk say about you at the end of the day?

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What environment helps you recover after a challenging day?

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If you had to come up with a ritual to improve team well-being, what would it be?

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