"Me" Breaks Make You A Better Worker
We've been told that sitting is the new smoking and that we need to get up and walk around for five minutes every hour, whether at work or home. Now researchers are finding that this doesn't just protect us from health risks, it also is even better if you can do it for 30 minutes at one time during the day. Employers should advocate this, too. That's because a 30-minute "me break" can make you a better worker, according to newswise.com. Even though the study was done with doctors, it can apply to anyone. The research involved early-career doctors and those who went without it found a scenario in which the patient may have suffered. Activities like volunteering and exercise can help employees recover quickly and better respond to their jobs' demands. Of course, we're not talking about running to a bar for a quick shot, or going to the mall to look at shoes, but just a walk around the building, or outside, to simply "be." We certai...