Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests

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Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.

of 10 minutes or less at work may help improve an employee’s well-being, new research suggests. , found that "micro-breaks" reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor.

These tasks varied between studies and included work simulations, real work-related tasks, and non-work-related cognitive tests, the researchers said. The types of breaks also differed, including physical breaks and more engaging activities, such as watching videos. Interestingly, no overall association was found between micro-breaks and better performance on tasks. Instead, the team suggested short breaks as a potential strategy for boosting well-being in the workplace.

 

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