In a busy working world, it’s always tempting to skip lunch because that feels more productive. Skipping breaks entirely can have a lot of negative effects, though. Instead of just eating lunch and resting for a few minutes or getting right back to your day job, try something new.
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Reap the benefits of a quick pause from work while still using every minute constructively. Here are a few ideas.
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Plant flowers.
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Build a Lego house.
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Doodle or try an adult coloring book.
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Play a game of chess or checkers.
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Listen to a podcast.
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Visit an art gallery.
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Take a series of photos.
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Watch a film short on ShortOfTheWeek.com.
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Go for a bike ride.
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Start a new audiobook.
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Write a short story or journal entry.
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Visit a botanical garden.
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Go on a date.
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Meditate in nature.
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Take a hike or a hilly walk.
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Listen to five new songs, each from a different genre.
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Volunteer with a nearby organization.
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Try out yoga poses.
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Start a class on Skillshare.com.
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View stars from thousands of years ago with the Star Chart app, even in daylight.
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This article originally appeared in the October 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine.
