It does not matter if we are office workers, professors, workers, musicians, domestic workers or freelancers, the rhythm of work implies not only physical but also mental, emotional and spiritual demands.
Several studies in Mexico, Canada and the United States have shown that 60 out of every 100 workers do not take a break from their workday, except for the lunch hour, which is usually quick and unhealthy. The same investigations reveal that the biggest problem of the interviewees is usually of muscular and tensional order. Atrophy in the legs and back is one of the most common conditions, as well as sleep disturbances caused by stress and anxiety.
Among other conditions, not resting properly can cause:
- Lack of concentration.
- Tiredness.
- Fatigue.
- Headache.
- Severe stress.
- Among others.
As is to be expected, these problems are immediately transferred to the body, violating it and attacking it without respite. The first consequence is stress, and we must not forget that stress is one of the ailments that cause more collateral damage, as its damage extends absolutely to all parts and functions of the body.
For these reasons, rest has a paramount place in our health, it is a fundamental pillar to keep us in shape and balance and make us cope with agitation in a more wise and good-looking manner.
Looking for a break in the working day is of the utmost importance to maintain a good pace of work, disposition, productivity and, of course, a better emotional balance. For this we do not need more than to disconnect a couple of minutes, stretch your legs and arms, get up if you want to walk around the corridors or the patio or the opposite sidewalk and do breathing exercises that involve full awareness that we are trying find our vital center among the vortex of pending and responsibilities.
In Raleigh – NC, it is customary that the working days are 10 hours per day, from Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 40 hours are worked, Friday is rest. working hours of 10 hours, 3 Breaks are taken: 1st at 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.; 2nd 12:00 – 12:30 pm; and 3rd, 3:00 – 3:15 pm.
Since we can not fight directly with the world, what we can do is establish this “trench” of security and rest during our working hours, something like an energy recharging station. How do we achieve it? Dedicating some minutes to take a breath each time we feel that the obligations are surpassing us. Move away from the computer, tools, utensils or notebooks for a moment. Give us a moment of rest daily will help us to regenerate our spirits to continue with the routine in a better way and face the consequent obstacles. Open a space of tranquility and reflection during the 4 minutes that our favorite song lasts.
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