Breaks as short as 10 minutes can boost vigor and reduce fatigue, one analysis found.
By Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Special to The Washington PostDowntime is a necessary part of life. Science shows it helps us to be healthier, more focused, more productive and more creative. Yet, somehow, we often lose sight of this.
Even the briefest moments of idle time, or pauses, are important, says Robert Poynton, author of “Do Pause: You Are Not a To-Do list.” Periods of rest can be especially beneficial on long work days. In 2021, when many Americans were working remotely all the time, Microsoft conducted a study that followed two groups of people: The first had back-to-back Zoom meetings, and the other group took 10-minute meditation breaks between meetings. Microsoft monitored brain activity of 14 participants in the study using an electroencephalogram .
It’s tempting to reach for our phones when we’re bored because they are an easy way to avoid this uncomfortable feeling. New research has begun showing the negative effects our cellphones can have on our health. Smartphone addiction is becoming increasingly common worldwide. It has been linked to physical health problems, such as digital eyestrain and cervical disc degeneration, as well as anxiety and depression.
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