Don’t take that coffee break
BOSTON (Reuters) — Taking short breaks during the workday will not necessarily revitalise you but could be helpful if you use the time to do something positive and work-related, says Harvard Business Review.
Most people assume it’s good to take a few breaks during the day — grab a coffee, make a personal call, check Facebook — and then return to work refreshed. But those non-work related breaks may be making you more tired and distracted. Detaching from work is only beneficial if it’s over a longer period of time. If you need a break — and we all do — try writing out a to-do list or giving a colleague a compliment instead of drinking a caffeinated beverage or listening to music. If you do something work-related during those brief times you’ll be more engaged and energised. At the end of the day, you can punch out and pursue those non-work conversations and hobbies.
Today’s management tip was adapted from “Coffee Breaks Don’t Boost Productivity After All” by Charlotte Fritz.
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Published Jun 5, 2012 at 8:20 am (Updated Jun 5, 2012 at 8:20 am)