The Value of a True Lunch Break
Working through lunch can sap your energy and lower your productivity.
The days of workers stepping out of the office for a leisurely midday
meal apparently have vanished, except perhaps in Hollywood portrayals. A
recent poll by Manpower found that fewer than half of employees leave
their desks for lunch each day. Yet not taking a break can be
counterproductive, sapping your energy and lowering your productivity.
It also can lead to higher stress levels and, as a result, poorer
health.
A lunch hour is essential for taking a physical and mental break, and
it’s important to do the healthy things during your lunch hour. While
it’s easier to fall back into your chair and gossip with your coworkers
or surf the Internet, it’s better to spend your lunch break more
effectively. Sure, you need to eat a healthy snack first. Try out some
of these seven healthy things to do during your lunch break and let me
know what you think!
