The idea here is nothing new to anyone who’s worked in the service industry.

Two, 15-minute breaks give you plenty of time to relax and get your energy back.

Next, find something

active

you could do with this time and put it on your calendar.

If these activities strike you as too passive, use the time to run an errand.

(So no, checking Facebook does not count.)

So, go ahead and schedule that break in right now.

It’s a lot better than waiting until you’re already burnt out.

Schedule a 15-Minute Break Before You Burn Out| Harvard Business Review

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