The Importance of Taking Breaks (#156)
Career Growth Made Easy
English - May 29, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCareers Business Education How To career job resume interview performance raise promotion Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The Importance of Taking Breaks
Taking breaks is essential. Seems obvious, right? But many of us deny ourselves breaks for a number of reasons. However, no reason can justify the long-term effects of putting off rest.
In today's episode, we're going to delve into the importance of taking breaks; how to break effectively, why it's beneficial for your physical and mental health, and I'll even share a personal story of how a much-needed vacation helped me shift my perspective.
Chapters
[02:09]
There are different kinds of breaks. Long breaks vs short breaks.
[03:36]
You shouldn't "power through" your breaks. You should be taking a small 5-10 minute break after every 2 hours of consecutive work.
[05:09]
I share a personal example of why breaks are so important.
[08:02]
How stressful is your work day? How do you manage your stress?
[10:34]
What do you feel is missing from your work/life balance?
[12:05]
Here are some types to help you combat some of the stressors you face.
Mentioned Links
Ep 38: Things That Rob Your Energy
Ep 39: What Do You Fuel Your Body With?