{"id":10866,"date":"2015-07-29T13:31:19","date_gmt":"2015-07-29T20:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog?p=10866&preview_id=10866"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:52:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:52:52","slug":"21-productivity-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/21-productivity-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Doing Less is Good for You: 21 Ideas to Hack Break Time at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

What leads to more productivity – Multitasking? A packed schedule?\u00a0Being busy?<\/p>\n

Here’s a thought: How about taking a break?<\/p>\n

As counter-intuitive as that sounds, every self-help program talks about the importance of taking 10-15-minute periodic breaks to boost your productivity. When you are constantly busy, when can you take a break?<\/p>\n

Intuitively, I think we all know taking breaks and having “down time”\u00a0is an absolute must to avoid burnout. So, what is the biggest problem with taking a break? We often forget to take them!<\/strong>\u00a0(For the record…going to the bathroom, pouring yourself a cup of coffee, standing up to answer the door or checking email, does not count.)<\/p>\n

As strange as it may sound, taking regular breaks throughout the work day requires discipline and a little bit of planning. There are plenty of apps and timers to remind you to take a break.<\/p>\n

One of my favorites is Stand Up! The Work Break Timer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Stand Up!<\/strong> is a fun, flexible work break timer. By now you know that sitting down is slowly killing you, and we want to help you live longer. We don’t micromanage you, and we don’t make you feel guilty.<\/p>\n

There’s no compulsive tracking and time management, and we don’t tell you what exercises you need to do. Just regular, simple reminders to get up, with easy confirmations so you can get a sense of how you’re doing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Now that you are up and standing, the pressing question is: What do you DO during the break…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are 21 Counter-Intuitive and INTERESTING Break Ideas<\/a> from Lifehack that can help to restore your energy, sharpen your focus, boost productivity and avoid burnout at work.<\/p>\n

1. Listen to a guided meditation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Listening<\/a>There are plenty of 10-15-minute meditations that can trigger your creativity, let go of muscles tension and take your mind off the work at hand.<\/p>\n

All you have to do is put on a headset, close your eyes and enjoy peace and relaxation even in the midst of work chaos.<\/p>\n

2. Exercise during your break with a co-worker<\/strong>. Alone, you might not always have the strength to pull yourself away from the computer, but if you have a friend taking breaks with you, it is much easier to stick with your break routine. In addition, it offers a great opportunity to bond with your colleagues and get to know them better.<\/p>\n

Do this set 5x a day to get your blood flowing:<\/p>\n