Episode #54: Taking Breaks the Right Way to Improve Your Performance, Health and Well-being

29/08/2023 41 min
Episode #54: Taking Breaks the Right Way to Improve Your Performance, Health and Well-being

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Today we are diving into something that most people disregard at least once a day, don't think much about, and don't understand how much impact it has on their performance, health and well-being.In this insightful podcast, we dive into the compelling reasons behind the crucial need for people to incorporate regular breaks into their work days. Based on surveys, and oodles of articles you can find anywhere on the web, it appears most people think that if they skip breaks and/or lunch they can get more work done.  It turns out that is a completely false assumption - in fact by skipping breaks in your work day, you get less work done, you produce poorer quality work, your performance declines and your productivity declines. And if that is not bad enough, your health and well-being decline too. Fueled by neuroscience research, we uncover the profound impact of breaks on both the brain and the body, exploring the detrimental effects of neglecting breaks and the cognitive advantages of embracing them.In this podcast we touch on:The 6 biggest ways NOT taking a break impacts your performance and health, based on the neuroscience of what happens in your brain when you do and don't take breaksThe 4 biggest ways taking breaks helps your brain outThe 8 most important elements to consider when taking a break, based on the science of what your brain needs from a breakWe also answer the biggest questions that are asked about this topic:So what should my breaks include?When do I take a break in my work day? (hint: a lot more often than you would think, based on consistent results from different studies)How long should my break last?What do I do if I am in back-to-back meetings all day?In the middle of this podcast I give you two different simple but powerful frameworks:4 steps to figuring out what your break should look like for you (based on what you do, and what your body needs)3 steps for figuring out your personal work time limit before you need a break because your performance is about to crash (whether you know it or not)Instantly Unlock Performance, Well-Being and Balance Now The "Thrive Hive" is a monthly membership to help teach, coach and support individuals, organizational teams and their leaders in reaching their full potential, and living a flourishing life with balance and well-being.You get access to group coaching, monthly education, webinars/livecasts and other events, topic-based support and tools, and access to a private community of other like-minded individuals.You can find out more or sign up clicking here!

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