Mindfulness Matters: How Taking Breaks Can Boost Your Business Game

I recently attended a business workshop where the speaker talked about mindfulness. He described it as being aware of yourself and what you are experiencing in the present moment. He also said that by being mindful you can take advantage of opportunities and avoid pitfalls more easily. While he was talking about how to apply mindfulness in your personal life, I found myself wondering if it could be used at work as well? After all, we spend most of our waking hours at work so wouldn't it make sense to use techniques that help us focus better?

What is mindfulness?

When you're mindful, you focus on the present moment and what is happening around you. Mindfulness is a mental state that can be achieved by paying attention to yourself and your surroundings--noticing sights, sounds and smells in the environment around you; observing how other people act; appreciating the beauty of nature or art.

When practiced regularly (for example during meditation), being mindful can help reduce stress levels while improving focus, productivity and creativity at work.

Being mindful is about being present in your life. It’s about knowing what you’re feeling and why, instead of just reacting to what happens around you. It can help you find peace, happiness and joy in every day life.

Why is taking breaks so important?

There are a number of reasons why taking breaks is so important. The first and most obvious reason is that it helps you to focus and concentrate. If you are working on something for an extended period of time, it's easy for your brain to get tired and start making mistakes or getting distracted by other thoughts. Taking regular breaks allows your mind time away from whatever task it's been focusing on so that it can rest up before coming back fresh with renewed energy levels when it comes time for another session of work.

Another great benefit from taking breaks is that they give us an opportunity to relax our bodies and recharge our batteries so we can return refreshed after each break period has finished (and potentially even more motivated than before). There are also studies which suggest that exercise boosts creativity levels in individuals who regularly engage in vigorous physical activity such as dance classes or yoga sessions - so if possible try mixing up some exercise into the mix!

How to use mindfulness techniques in the workplace.

• Use mindfulness techniques to reduce stress.
• Use mindfulness techniques to improve your focus.
• Use mindfulness techniques to reduce anxiety.
• Boost creativity with a "brain break." For example, try drawing or writing in a journal, taking a walk outside, or doing some stretching exercises--anything that gets you out of your chair and moving around is great!
• Take advantage of the lunch break as an opportunity for self-care by going for a walk or run outside (or even just stretching at your desk), calling up friends and family members who are supportive of what you do professionally and personally (and vice versa), eating lunch away from work (if possible), meditating/praying/gazing into space without distractions present... These things will help relieve any stressors experienced during business hours while simultaneously giving yourself extra energy through proper nutrition throughout the day so that when it comes time late afternoon/early evening when we're feeling tired after sitting all day long staring at our computer screens...we'll still have enough energy left over from our earlier mealtime(s) plus whatever else was done during lunch break activities!

Taking breaks can help you and your business get more done in less time.

• What is a break?

A break is any time you spend away from your work, whether it's to grab coffee or chat with friends. Breaks can be long (an hour) or short (10 minutes), but they should always be deliberate and structured.

• Why do we need breaks?

Research shows that when people work continuously without taking breaks, their productivity decreases significantly over time as they become tired and bored with the task at hand. Taking regular breaks allows us to refresh our brains so that they stay focused on tasks longer without getting distracted by other thoughts in our minds.* How do I take a break?

If you're working on computers, set up an automated timer that reminds you every 30 minutes that it's time for a quick walk around the office floor (or outside if weather permits). If possible, try not to use mobile devices during these times--they can often distract us from real conversations with other people!

Conclusion

Mindfulness is a practice that can help you get more done in less time. It's also good for your mental health, so it's worth trying out if you're feeling stressed out or burnt out!