Working without rest can lead to a nervous breakdown, severe stress or depression. However, a rare office worker can afford to suddenly take a vacation or leave in the middle of the day. But, as the practice of some companies shows, rest can be arranged practically without interruption from production.
The performance of employees largely depends on their psychophysical state. Smoke breaks, hundredths of a cup of coffee, or playing solitaire on the computer is not the best way to take a break from current affairs and relax. A short time away from work and a fresh look at it will help the right time.
For example, hang a dart board in your dining / break room. During breaks, you can arrange real competitions between departments. If there are no volunteers at the moment, you can play it alone.
If the office is located in a large business center, study all the possibilities of the building with passion (the cafe does not count). You can find many opportunities for relaxation: manicure and pedicure or massage parlors, fitness rooms, relaxation areas, master classes, etc. Of course, visiting these establishments requires more than 15-20 minutes, but with a rested head you will surely cope with the rest of the work. And once or twice a week, you can safely sacrifice a full meal, replacing it with a light snack.
If there is an opportunity and a place, invite your superiors to diversify the rest of your employees. For example, set up a ping pong table or create a meditation room. The first will contribute to relaxation, and the second - focus and maximum concentration. Alternatively, the "creative zone" can be suitable: with easels, paints, plasticine, etc.
Another option for unpretentious relaxation is the reorganization of the workspace. For example, replace your regular chair with a fitness ball. Or add basketball-style trash cans. At the same time, establish a rule: pieces of paper must be rolled up and thrown like a ball. If you miss it, the garbage rises and is thrown again. Such simple entertainment will help to distract yourself from business and warm up.
