‘Microbreaks’ Keep You Engaged on Tough Work Days

‘Microbreaks’ Keep You Engaged on Tough Work Days
Taking a short break to climb a couple flights of stairs or chat at the water cooler can help us reengage at work. Dusan Petkovic/Shutterstock
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Research shows people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired—but that’s not a bad thing.

Microbreaks seem to help tired employees bounce back from their morning fatigue and engage with their work better over the course of the day, the researchers found.

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