54 WAYS TO TAKE A BREAK

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Research shows that taking purposeful breaks (anywhere from 5–60 minutes) to refresh your brain and body increases your energy, productivity, and ability to focus. Below are 54 ways to take a break.

  • Take a bath
  • Listen to music
  • Take a nap
  • Hug yourself
  • Watch the clouds
  • Drink hot chocolate
  • Rest your legs against a wall
  • Let out a sigh
  • Squeeze ice
  • Sit in nature
  • Give thanks
  • Dance
  • Write a poem
  • Stretch
  • Make music
  • Read a book
  • Climb a tree
  • Pray
  • Plan dinner
  • Go to the park
  • Play video games
  • Write in a journal
  • Take deep belly breaths
  • Meditate
  • Draw something
  • Walk outside
  • Take a bike ride with someone
  • Pet a furry creature
  • Make a tasty snack
  • Turn off all electronics
  • Write a letter
  • Make plans with a friend
  • Look at art pictures
  • Rip paper
  • Watch a funny movie
  • Do something kind
  • Put lotion on
  • Color with crayons
  • Rearrange your bedroom
  • Make Slime
  • Make a list of what’s good about you
  • Play with toys
  • Make a list of places you’d like to go
  • Exercise
  • Arrange your bookshelf
  • Hold a stuffed animal
  • Clean out your dresser
  • YouTube Yoga
  • Play a card game
  • Make shadow puppets
  • Create characters for a book
  • Write a letter
  • Relax your muscles
  • Call a friend