3 ways to take a break and boost your productivity
We’ve all been there.
So - you sit at your desk, get your head down and don’t resurface until hours later when you’ve made some headway.
Right?
Actually - it’s time to take a break. Yes, really! Take a look at my top 3 ways to disconnect from your work and boost your productivity.
1. Set your timer
Experts advise that you take a break from your work at least once an hour - so set your timer on your phone for 52 minutes, and get to work. Commit to giving the task your undivided attention until time is up - LinkedIn scrolling and responding to emails are strictly off limits!
For even better results, try batching your tasks together by category or client and watch your productivity soar.
2. Get outside
Try to take your breaks outside whenever possible. Not only will the fresh air re-energise you, but the complete distraction from sitting at your desk will help to empty your mind before you return to your computer to begin the next task.
3. Make it productive!
If the thought of completely disconnecting from moving the needle forward in your business is too much to bear, that’s ok! Whilst it’s important to take a break from the immediate task in hand, try making the most of your time by using these rest periods to upgrade your mindset with inspirational podcasts or motivational YouTube videos.
What’s next?
I know how unnatural it feels to step away from your desk when you’re up against a deadline - but trust me! This tip revolutionised the way I work in my business and fast tracked my productivity when I needed it the most.
So set your timer, find the style that works for you and never look back!
Selina Johnson — Business Support Expert, solution seeker and freedom fixer — helps successful coaches, consultants, speakers and entrepreneurs from across the globe to scale their businesses, make more money and achieve faster, sustainable results without compromising their time.
Over the past 16 years, she’s supported high profile individuals like award-winning architect Dame Zaha Hadid DBE, Sunday Times Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs In The UK Sháá Wasmund MBE, former Co-Director of the Serpentine Gallery Dame Julia Peyton-Jones DBE, and Russian billionaire Timur Sardarov.
Today, she teaches brilliant entrepreneurs just like you how to implement her simple methods that result in BIG wins in their businesses — including the dynamite delegation strategies, time management hacks and mindset mastery she’s used to halve her hours, double her income and ditch her commute, leaving her free to create and live the life she loves.