How Taking More Breaks Can Boost Your Productivity

Whenever you find yourself staring at a blank page, scrolling mindlessly through your feed, or just daydreaming — that’s probably when your brain decided it’s time for a break.

Taking breaks doesn’t mean you are not working

Let’s clarify one more thing. It’s not like your brain turns off all thought processes when you take a break.

It still unconsciously processes the challenges of the day, and without actively focusing on them, there’s even a higher chance for a breakthrough

Ever wondered why the best ideas happen under the proverbial shower? It’s because creativity is at its highest when we slow down.

It took me a while to fully accept, and I sometimes still feel guilty about having too many breaks. But in the long run, the more break I take, the better my work output seem to be.

DeskTime sought the answer to the ideal break-work ratio. They discovered that most productive individuals spent roughly 20% of their time on breaks.

A good break helps you slow down and switch focus. If you are working in front of a computer, your body and eyes could use some rest, too.

For example, my favourite rechargers include:

• Meditation or yoga session • Light exercise or taking a wall • Intentional coffee/tea break • Listening to music • Just doing nothing