Have you ever been working on overdrive at the end of the day, end up working late and find yourself struggling to maintain focus, get overwhelmed and feel sluggish?

Conventional wisdom says to power through it and keep working hard, but this will result in lower quality work and even more time.

The way to fix this is by making a simple belief change:

Start thinking of your brain as a muscle.

Treat it like training for a marathon.

If you run too much, your performance degrades over time which leads to diminishing returns and injury. You need rest days and breaks, as well a s a plan to ensure peak sustainable performance.

At work, the same thing is true, if you work too many hours, your productivity drops, you get miserable and are at an increase risk for illness.

Here’s your antidote. Take more QUALITY breaks during the day.

Not only does it help to improve mental wellness and resilience, but it also makes you more effective in your work.

One of the main reasons why taking breaks is so important is that our brains fatigue over time. When we work for long periods of time without taking a break, our brains become fatigued and our productivity decreases. It's like a muscle that needs rest to recover, the more you use it, the more you need to rest it.

So, how can you make taking breaks a part of your daily routine? Here are three actionable steps you can take:

1. Schedule your breaks: Just like you schedule your work tasks, schedule your breaks as well. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar to take a break at regular intervals throughout the day.
2. Get QUALITY Breaks: Your break densest mean hop on Linked in or check emails. Get up from your desk, move your body or read a book. The quality of your rest is important to get the best results.
3. Take mini-breaks: If you find it hard to take a full break, start with mini-breaks. Stand up and stretch, take a quick walk around the office or the house, or do a few minutes of deep breathing exercises.

Incorporating regular breaks into your workday can have a big impact on your productivity, focus and creativity.

By taking the time to rest and recharge, you'll be able to come back to your work with renewed energy and focus. Remember, your brain is a muscle, and it needs rest to perform at its best. So, schedule your breaks, let your brain recharge, and  you're on the right path to getting more done in less time.

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