💚 Intentional Breaks 💚
… and their Impact on Wellbeing and Stress Reduction
1️⃣ Start meetings with one minute of silence
No matter how tight the agenda is, you always have one extra minute to settle in and help your brain get ready for new input and fruitful dialogue.
😀 With this well spent minute you will find it easier to structure your day and your meetings will be more focused and productive
⭐️ Pro Tip: whenever you get stuck during the meeting you can integrate additional minutes in silence to re-focus
2️⃣ Conscious Breathing
Did you know…
😀 that breathing is collective behavior?
😀 that it is impossible to be stressed when you practice deep belly breathing
⭐️ Pro Tip: be the first in the meeting room and already start the first slide showing this gif – people entering the room will automatically adapt their breathing
3️⃣ Office Flow
Did you know that…
😀 physical exercise enhances your focus and helps to reduce stress
😀 short and regular interventions are more beneficial than a full workout once a week
Try to integrate our Y2B office flow at least once a day.
⭐️ Pro Tip: download the PDF below and practice together with your colleagues.
4️⃣ FOCUS I RELAX I REPEAT
Whenever you have the feeling that you are losing control of a situation, lack creative solutions
👉🏿 Do a quick balancing exercise, like standing on one leg
😀 this way you can quickly re-focus
Whenever you feel agitated, annoyed or overwhelmed
👉🏿 Do a gentle shoulder/neck stretch
😀 by releasing physical tension, you can calm your parasympathetic nervous system and keep your head clear.
⭐️ Pro Tip: Follow Y2B on LinkedIn for our weekly #WorkflowWednesday
5️⃣ Find your Wellbeing Buddy
The best way to integrate your new wellbeing routines into your workplace is through group support. Motivate others and let others motivate you.
⭐️ Pro Tip: Rotate your buddy for new input and collective success.