{"id":11976,"date":"2022-10-24T12:07:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T10:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edu.emplomind.co.uk\/7-steps-on-how-to-take-a-break-from-work\/"},"modified":"2024-07-15T12:44:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T10:44:50","slug":"7-steps-on-how-to-take-a-break-from-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edu.emplomind.co.uk\/en\/7-steps-on-how-to-take-a-break-from-work\/","title":{"rendered":"7 steps on how to take a break from work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11976\" class=\"elementor elementor-11976 elementor-7010\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-899704d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"899704d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5cb408d\" data-id=\"5cb408d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc05883 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc05883\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>7 steps to a real break from work<\/h1>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7013 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/edu.emplomind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/odpoczynek_od_pracy-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"break from work\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>8 hours of sunbathing on the beach, climbing mountain peaks, 30,000. steps a day in a foreign city &#8211; when the anticipated vacation comes, our bodies instantly forget the stresses of everyday life, easily adjusting to new realities. Worse for the mind, which needs much more effort to let go. How to help him in this?<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Let&#8217;s start with the basics: Why is it necessary to rest?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a product of nature, the human body strives for balance, and when it is lacking, trouble begins. So if we don&#8217;t find time to rest (or don&#8217;t know how to rest), stress feeds on our exhaustion, hitting both physical and mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the sake of balance, let&#8217;s also look at leisure on the more positive side. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/els\/emp\/2080270.pdf\"><br>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as suggested by the OECD<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(International Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), <\/span><b>regular rest from work significantly increases our daily productivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beneficial effect of the vacation is also confirmed by  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Framingham Heart Study, a 74-plus-year association of cardiovascular disease experts &#8211; in one published analysis, they suggest a close link between frequent vacations and longer life and better health. The problem is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>As many as 39% of professionals and managers can&#8217;t remember when they last took at least two weeks&#8217; leave<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do you really get a break from work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since science claims that vacations literally prolong life, we have no choice but to start planning them &#8211; for health. Only is a true break from work and daily problems realistic? Yes, but it requires preparation.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how to go about it:  <\/span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Lay it out<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save yourself pre-holiday nerves and sleepless nights, try to carefully plan out what you need to do before you leave a few weeks in advance.<\/span> <b>Also prepare a detailed duty plan for the person who will replace you.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  With the feeling that everything is under control, your mind will be able to focus on what is most important &#8211; recovery.<\/span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Clean up your desk<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That our surroundings exert a powerful influence on us is no secret. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.psychologicalscience.org\/news\/releases\/tidy-desk-or-messy-desk-each-has-its-benefits.html\"><br>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study conducted by the University of Minnesota <\/span><br><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that<\/span><b> desk clutter can cause concentration disorders and has a direct impact on the fact that we are less likely to finish projects on time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; and time is of the essence right now.<\/span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Don&#8217;t be afraid of honesty<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edu.emplomind.co.uk\/po-co-asertywnosc-w-pracy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assertiveness at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is a quality that is difficult to do without in today&#8217;s world. Importantly, it should also apply to your right to rest.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before your vacation, don&#8217;t be afraid to tell your co-workers and superiors that you need a real break from work and ask them to try to avoid contacting you. If for some reason your role does not allow it,  <\/span><b>Set a specific day and time slot when you will be available to your co-workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Managers don&#8217;t have it easy, but that doesn&#8217;t mean they shouldn&#8217;t be given time to recuperate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Cut yourself off from stressors<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A decent reset requires decisive steps. Corporate chat on Messenger and notifications from an email inbox or LinkedIna can effectively spoil even the best holiday day. We believe it is worth minimizing this risk. The minimum option is to mute chats and delete some apps for the vacations, but we also have a suggestion for the brave: a total digital detox.  <\/span><b>It sounds drastic, but it&#8217;s worth considering &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/edu.emplomind.co.uk\/doomscrolling-jak-dac-mu-rade\/\"><br>  <b>doomscrolling<\/b><br><\/a><b> is just waiting to steal a few hours from your life, and prolonged exposure to blue light conquers anxiety.<\/b><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Do a lot of  <\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s simple &#8211; the more you do, the less time you have for unnecessary mental excursions into work. Not to mention the salutary effects of movement on the body and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*If you&#8217;re not going anywhere, try to spend at least as much time away from home as you would in the office. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2020\/02\/200225164210.htm\"><br>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research published by Cornell University<\/span><br><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>just 10 minutes surrounded by nature is enough to lower stress levels &#8211; both physical and mental<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Be careful with stimulants<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>In excess, many stimulants &#8211; including alcohol &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mp.pl\/pacjent\/psychiatria\/uzaleznienia\/69551,bezpieczne-picie-alkoholu\"><br>  <b>aggravates depressive and anxiety states<\/b><br><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are in a state of overtiredness, there is a good chance that exceeding a certain dose of certain substances will bring back a flurry of negative thoughts. <\/span> <b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>Give yourself a moment<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning a vacation, <\/span><b>try to save one free day for post-holiday quieting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A sudden jump from &#8216;leisure&#8217; to &#8216;work&#8217; mode can take a toll on your mood and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to take a break from work and not go crazy? 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