How to make the most of your breaks at work

The next time you round up your workmates for a coffee break, remember this principle of pausing: All breaks are not created equal.

The timing, length and focus of a break are crucial to its effectiveness. But don’t make too many assumptions about that because the breaks many people think are the most helpful actually are just the opposite. And vice versa.

Take, for instance, the midmorning break. The general consensus is that the morning, when we’re fully energized — or caffeinated, as the case may be — is when we least need to take a breather. Most people think that the midafternoon lull is a better time for a quick recess.

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