"Do you find it hard to take a break alone? Try to do it with a co-worker. Aside from making it easier to stick to breaks, you will have a chance to get to know them better. Taking breaks together increases productivity."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Step away",
"Do you ever notice how your brain can figure things out by itself? All it takes is to step away from the computer and take a break to think about something totally unrelated."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Microbreaks",
"Rest is a key component in ensuring the performance of the musculoskeletal system. Frequent breaks can decrease the duration of a task and help lower the exposure to ergonomic injury risk."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Meditation",
"Research studies suggest that mindfulness-based exercises help decrease anxiety, depression, stress, and pain, and help improve general health, mental health, and quality of life. Not sure how to start? There are numerous apps to help you out."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Blink",
"Looking at screens for a long time causes you to blink less, thus exposing your eyes to the air. Blink rapidly for a few seconds to refresh the tear film and clear dust from the eye surface."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Ergonomics",
"Improper height and angle of the keyboard, mouse, monitor or working surface can cause health problems. Take some time to read about desk ergonomics."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Move",
"There are a lot of ways you can exercise within your office. Try marching in place or doing desk push-ups."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Change",
"Do you have a stability ball or standing work desk? Consider replacing your desk chair with them for a while."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Notice",
"Are you daydreaming or having trouble focusing? It is a sign that you need to take a break."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Tech",
"How about taking a no-tech walk?"
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Metabolism",
"Emerging research shows that sitting for long periods of time contributes to risk of metabolic syndrome, heart attack and stroke risk and overall death risk, among others. Taking regular walking breaks can help your circulation, working to counteract some of those problems."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Active Meetings",
"How about moving meetings from the conference room to the concourse? Walking not only burns calories but it may even foster a sense of collaboration."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Fruit",
"Take your time and eat some fruit. Slowly. Notice the flavor, the texture, the freshness."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Bathrooms",
"Walk to the farthest bathroom in the worksite facility when going to the restroom."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Coffee break",
"Going on coffee break? Consider doing a 5-minute walk every time you go for one."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Colleagues",
"Do not email or message office colleagues, walk to their desks to communicate with them."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Learning",
"In a study of healthy volunteers, NIH researchers found that taking short breaks, early and often, may help our brains learn new skills."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Exercise",
"Evidence suggests small amounts of regular exercise can bring dramatic health benefits, including measurably reducing stress."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Repeat",
"Have you found your stretch-ly-routine? Do not forget to repeat it for more than once to better fight effects of prolonged sitting."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Wrist and forearm",
"Extend your arms with the palms facing towards you, then slowly rotate the hands four times clockwise, then four times counter-clockwise."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Back stretching",
"Join your hands behind your head, then lift them together up above your head ending with your palms facing upward."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Mobilize",
"For every thirty minutes of stagnation, you should have at least one minute of stimulation."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"7 Minute Workout",
"This workout packs in a full-body exercise routine in a fraction of the time. But as with any excercise, be careful. There are numerous apps to get you started."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Pulse",
" Raise your pulse rate to 120 beats per minute for 20 straight minutes four or five times a week doing anything you enjoy. Regularly raising your heart rate results in improved cardiovascular health."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Take the stairs ",
"Studies have shown that stair climbing, which is considered vigorous-intensity physical activity, burns more calories per minute than jogging."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Make art",
"Art therapy is known to have great mental health benefits, especially when it comes to stress management. How about writing a quick poem, taking a picture or painting something small?"
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Declutter",
"A clean space helps your focus at work and is often linked to positive emotions like happiness."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Lunch outside",
"Nature is linked to positive emotions and decreased stress and anxiety. Whenever possible, try to take your daily lunch break outside, surrounded by some greenery."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Public transport",
"If you use public transport regularly, you can stand instead of sitting. If it is possible, try to replace as many of your daily trips as possible with walking or cycling."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Yawning",
"Yawning can be really helpful, as it produces tears to help moisten and lubricate the eyes."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Focus change",
"Hold one finger close to the eye an focus on it. Slowly move the finger away, focus far into the distance and then back to the finger. Bring the finger back and focus on something far away."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Palming",
"While seated, brace elbows on the desk and close to the desk edge. Let your weight fall forward and cup hands over eyes. Close your eyes and inhale slowly through nose and hold for few seconds. Continue deep breathing."
],
"enabled":false
},
{
"data":[
"Hand squeezes",
"Squeeze a pair of balled-up socks or a soft rubber ball, hold for 5 seconds. Repeat whole process few times."
