Remember, you can’t have 100% productivity every day, and that’s okay. In today’s fast-paced world there are distractions everywhere. The biggest thing is to limit those distractions in order to set yourself up for success. This is why we created a list of 5 daily habits to implement in 2021 for a more productive workday.
Unforunately, sitting at your desk while eating lunch, and doing a less strenuous task such as answering emails isn’t considered a break. The entire point of a break is to shut your brain down and allow time to refocus.
In order to maximize our break-time we need to know, how to take effective breaks and when to take a break. With little time to waste during a day it's important we really utilize this time. With different jobs, positions, and schedules, taking breaks isn't a "one size fits all" approach. Different times and moments in the day fit employees differently.
The majority of us are not productive for an entire work-day. Honestly, we are far from that. Your to-do list is growing more and more, so you refuse to take a break. This is a common misconception that many of us feel.
Absenteeism-related costs close to $15,000 annually per person for those reporting depression, anxiety, or emotional disorder as their “primary health condition”. While absenteeism from back and neck pain costs approximately $1,000. Here is a snippet from our White Paper covering the costs of chronic health conditions in the workplace.
Proper posture means more than standing up straight to look better. Our posture control all our bodies' movements from sitting, standing to laying down. Good posture can have a positive effect it can have on our overall health.