That day, a necessary reminder forcefully presented itself on this vibrant 2nd of June. The advice from the psychology specialist is as follows: “Take regular breaks”. The recognized benefits of this act are numerous and are essential to maintaining a good mental health.
Our brain is a muscle, just like our body needs to relax after intense training, it too requires a certain tranquility.
Deciphering the concept: regular breaks
Perhaps you’ve never considered the importance of taking regular breaks in your daily activities? However, these brief periods of respite make a noticeable difference in your productivity and overall mood. The idea proposed here is to schedule 5-minute breaks every hour during your workday or during sustained intellectual activities such as speech therapy or occupational therapy sessions.
- Taking a break allows your mind to breathe.
- Breaks stimulate refocusing and improve creativity, generating innovative ideas.
- Fighting against visual fatigue is also a positive outcome of these breaks.
How to streamline the integration of breaks into a busy schedule?
In our overloaded schedules, it can seem difficult to allow ourselves these breaks. However, some tools can facilitate their integration into our routine. A frequently mentioned solution is the Pomodoro technique. This system, developed by Francesco Cirillo, involves working intensively for 25 minutes before taking a five-minute break.
Why does the national number promote this type of psychological advice?
These daily psychological tips issued by mental health centers affiliated with the national number are promoted to foster well-being and prevent various physical or psychological disorders that can occur when we neglect these moments of relaxation. The effects of good time management on our personal and professional efficiency are undeniable and greatly contribute to the self-management process of mental health.
Contact with family during these breaks
When we talk about breaks, it’s not just about a solitary moment spent brooding or getting lost on one’s phone. These moments of tranquility can also be filled with a relaxed conversation with our loved ones. Thus, regularly making contact with your family, even if it seems trivial, is the ultimate therapeutic action.
Over time, these little social breathers will become cherished moments, essential to maintaining healthy and harmonious relationships.
A recommendation approved by the prime minister
This type of advice, far from being neglected within society, has been highlighted and encouraged by the prime minister at the prevention congress bringing together various health sector stakeholders. According to him, initiating these regular short breaks would not only result in better productivity, but also contribute to the reduction of depression and professional burn-out.
Expansion of the discussion to a full day study
Following the same introspective logic, another concept is gaining popularity: “do-nothing days”. This is what is referred to in positive psychology as the art of idleness. During these days, allow yourself all freedoms, don’t hesitate to dream and let your mind wander, lost in the vast universe of creativity.
These delightful days could also help you improve your approach to daily tasks and see your problems from a different angle.
Applying these tips could dramatically improve your mental health.