This position holds that taking regular breaks is a key work-from-home practice. It argues that, with no office rhythm to enforce them, deliberate breaks — a proper lunch hour, short pauses, time outside — replace the natural pauses of the workplace and protect wellbeing and focus.
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- Breakfree from the stress- go outside.Taking a break outside the house, as per regulations and with proper precautions can help counteract stress induced by long hours of racing against deadlines. It also provides a much needed respite from digital devices.
- Maintain regular hoursWhen working from home the structure of what may have been a typical workday is less rigid and we end up spending longer hours in front of the screen. Maintaining regular hours is crucial to prevent creative burnout and a healthy work-life balance.
- Take five for every twenty-fiveTake five minutes to walk around, or stretch your legs, every twenty five minutes. Experts call this the 'Pomodoro Technique'. It will alleviate feelings of being stuck in one place.
- A lunch hour for the soul.In trying to maximize productivity we often tend to have desk lunch breaks. Taking a lunch hour break can help re-energize the mind, replenish working capacity and maintain office routine.