7 reasons to bring back the lunch break

1 These days, lunch breaks are seen more as a luxury than an office standard Studies1 show only in people step away from their offices to take a lunch And even fewer people use the full hour Photo by Jennifer Grimes - https://flic.kr/p/7teVsA The longer you're in the office, the more important it is to get out Here are reasons why you need that midday downtime: Photo by Simon Law - https://flic.kr/p/wcDZ Photo by miss.libertine - https://www.flickr.com/photos/8364994@N02 Working through your lunch might seem more productive at first, but your body and mind will quickly run out of fuel Eating a well-balanced lunch can give you the necessary energy to finish your work for the day Photo by Sony Abesamis - https://flic.kr/p/jBq8E1 Photo by Stuck in Customs - https://www.flickr.com/photos/95572727@N00 Just  walking  outside  or  taking  a  quick   stroll  around  the  block  can  be  the   difference  between  a  productive  and   unproductive  afternoon  Forming   good  habits  like  taking  regular  breaks   and  getting  some  fresh  air  can   improve  your  ability  to  focus   Photo by George Redgrave- https://flic.kr/p/hdAG8o Photo by IvanClow - https://www.flickr.com/photos/22146904@N04 Exercise helps reduce stress, increase your metabolism, and even improves your mood Going for a walk, bike ride, run, or just doing a few simple stretches can make a huge impact on your daily productivity Photo by Phil Gradwell - https://flic.kr/p/kSAUFW Photo by zerok - https://www.flickr.com/photos/17125525@N00 Hanging out with your coworkers at lunch can be a great opportunity to get to know them and can give you the mental break you need to get through your day Photo by Robert Huffstutter - https://flic.kr/p/e4dCny Photo by ZERGE_VIOLATOR - https://www.flickr.com/photos/47257185@N03 e! r e h Click You might browse the internet throughout your day (maybe a little too much), but if you set aside time to it in the middle of the day, you might be less tempted by it during the hours you need to be productive Photo by Sarah Korf - https://flic.kr/p/7E9sZW Photo by Aris.Sanchez - https://www.flickr.com/photos/32625265@N04 Grabbing a quick power nap is a great way to get some extra shuteye and recharge your batteries for the rest of the day   Naps are also known to improve memory and help you retain information2 Photo by Sean and Lauren- https://flic.kr/p/8gP7eD Photo by shirokazan - https://www.flickr.com/photos/11302107@N05 It’s time to use your imagination Think of an activity you would look forward to Then use that to motivate yourself to work hard throughout the day so you can enjoy your break and be proud of what you accomplished Photo by Mitch Barrie - https://flic.kr/p/6wGQyJ Head out for lunch more often by saving time with Wrike ! r! u o t he t e k Ta Sources:         www.npr.org,  2  https://blog.bufferapp.com Photo by Iryna Yeroshko- https://flic.kr/p/aJ9ipa # Sources:#### 1.#www.npr.org## 2#h3ps://blog.bufferapp.com# 19# 19 [...]... coworkers at lunch can be a great opportunity to get to know them and can give you the mental break you need to get through your day Photo by Robert Huffstutter - https://flic.kr/p/e4dCny Photo by ZERGE_VIOLATOR - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ 472 571 85@N03 e! r e h Click You might browse the internet throughout your day (maybe a little too much), but if you set aside time to do it in the middle of the day,... during the hours you need to be productive Photo by Sarah Korf - https://flic.kr/p/7E9sZW Photo by Aris.Sanchez - https://www.flickr.com/photos/32625265@N04 Grabbing a quick power nap is a great way to get some extra shuteye and recharge your batteries for the rest of the day   Naps are also known to improve memory and help you retain information2 Photo by Sean and Lauren- https://flic.kr/p/8gP7eD Photo... https://flic.kr/p/8gP7eD Photo by shirokazan - https://www.flickr.com/photos/113021 07@ N05 It’s time to use your imagination Think of an activity you would look forward to Then use that to motivate yourself to work hard throughout the day so you can enjoy your break and be proud of what you accomplished Photo by Mitch Barrie - https://flic.kr/p/6wGQyJ Head out for lunch more often by saving time with Wrike ! r! u o t... accomplished Photo by Mitch Barrie - https://flic.kr/p/6wGQyJ Head out for lunch more often by saving time with Wrike ! 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