BREAK! DO I NEED IT.

Work.Friends.Projects.Errands.Family.Health.Life has put a lot on our plates,and it seems to be adding more.It is easy to get caught up in this plight of modern life,but you do not have to.

Humans have only so much physical energy. This is also true for mental 'energy'.An absolute ton of research tells us that we only have so much willpower.When we're low on will-power,we're more likely to do things that go against our better judgement,like overreacting emotionally,eating too much,or not persisting at tasks that require persistence.

Low will-power moments are going to happen.So,why not take a break when you're not going to be all that productive anyway.

When you work hard,it's important to take a few breaks throughout the day. But let's be honest:Is 10 minutes of scrolling through Facebook really a break?

Working without a break can be voluntary or involuntary. If you willingly ignore breaks,lunch hours and vacations and you consistently work large amount of overtime, you may be suffering from workaholism, a fixation on your work that is considered a behavioural addiction.

Whether working without a break is your personal choice or forced upon you, the effects can damage your work, your health and your personal life.

Working without a break is not only damaging to your health but it also impedes optimum performance as well.

Productivity experts suggests that a break every ninety minutes is required to maintain maximum levels of concentration and accuracy.

Working without a break also contributes to the impression that you're flustered or inefficient. Working through lunch hours or without coming up for air won't get you ahead. Giving the Impression you are always up to your ears could hinder your being given special projects that could later bring you recognition.

Tips on how to take breaks that enables optimum productivity.

#1 Make a habit of taking a stretch break at least once every ninety minutes.

#2 Make a habit of scheduling at least one lunch meeting in a week.

#3 Schedule times during the day to drop at a colleague's office or table for a few minutes of casual conversation, and when someone drop by yours, stop and invite them in.

#4 Set an alarm to remind you of your break(and when it goes off...take your break).

#5 Use the lunch hour to your advantage ,run an errand that will allow you get home earlier after work, take a walk and refresh yourself for your afternoon activities.

#6 Step outside and call your mom,dad,sibling,or other family member just to say hello.They would appreciate it.

#7.Send a thank -you note to someone who's helped you out recently-your assistant who's gone above and beyond or a co-worker who proofread a report for you.It doesn't even have to be something big.

#8. Organize your smartphone.Take a few minutes to delete apps you never use.

#9.Sit back and daydream for a few minutes.We're not talking about warm beaches or exciting vacations-instead,think about where your career might take you to in two,five,ten years from now.Don't focus on what's possible or what you might have to do to get there-just allow your mind to wander.

#10. Take out a notepad and pen and write for a few minutes.Don't worry if nothing brilliant comes to mind-even just writing down your feelings or what you're grateful for can be incredibly relaxing.

If after all this, you still keep telling yourself that - Break! Do I Need It, then you are definitely doing too much harm on yourself.

Ask yourself-Do I want to be a Pigeon or the Statue.

Tell us! What's your favorite way to take a break at work?