As said by Tony Schwarz, “human beings perform best and are most productive when they alternate between periods of intense focus and intermittent renewal.”
El Ridge Office Park unpacks the benefits of downtime and how it can positively impact one’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
What counts as downtime?
Downtime can be described as a mental break. Our brains are constantly processing information and to most people’s disbelief, watching TV or scrolling through social media does not count as downtime as it requires the brain to process information. To truly refresh your mind, you need to do less!
One is encouraged to take regular breaks to unplug, whether working from home or in the office. Breaks of 15-20 minutes every few hours are important in replenishing the brain and restoring attention, motivation, and productivity. Employees can achieve downtime by moving away from their desks, taking a break from all technology, or even taking a few minutes to simply focus on their breath.
Downtime is important to boost one’s mental, physical, and emotional health
Looking at the benefits of downtime can be compared to getting stuck when doing a word puzzle. After taking a break from solving the puzzle, one usually comes back and easily solves it. Giving one’s mind the time to refresh can boost performance, creativity and increase one’s ability to concentrate. A mind that is well-rested and free of worry is far more efficient.
Constantly being in flight-or-fight mode can cause long-term damage to your physical health. Consequently, burnout can arise. Prioritising planned downtime is an essential component of reducing stress-related health issues.
At El Ridge Office Park we offer an environment in which one can easily incorporate daily downtime and enjoy one’s workspace. Our downtime suggestions include taking short walks and stepping outside to let your mind meander and refresh in between work.
The key to long-term success for a company as well as one’s career is taking care of yourself and your employees. To ensure one’s mental, physical and emotional health is boosted, making downtime a habit in one’s daily life is proven to be highly beneficial.
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