Micro-breaks in the workplace in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, and Montreal
Santé Active offers on-site or online micro-break sessions in the workplace in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and Gatineau. Integrating these short breaks into your employee wellness program can be a valuable contribution.
But what are micro-breaks?
Micro-breaks are short and regular breaks that employees can take throughout the day. They allow the brain to reset and the body to calm down, even when there is not enough time for a full break. It's more of an "activity change" than a break. Micro-breaks can be active or passive, last from 30 seconds to 15 minutes, and be done standing or sitting on an office chair. They can include stretching, exercises targeting specific muscles, breathing techniques, visualization, as well as yoga, tai chi/qi gong, Pilates, or mindfulness meditation practices.
Why offer micro-breaks?
Micro-breaks are beneficial for both physical and sedentary intellectual workers. Prolonged sitting in front of a screen can lead to physical, visual, and mental fatigue, as well as the risk of work accidents and musculoskeletal injuries. Taking micro-breaks throughout the day helps recover from morning lethargy, maintain efficiency, and reduce stress related to repetitive or difficult tasks.
Researchers have also found that micro-breaks help tired workers focus more on their tasks and improve their productivity. In short, integrating micro-breaks into your employee wellness program can contribute to the physical, mental, and emotional health of your employees, as well as their overall efficiency and well-being.
The Benefits of Micro-Breaks in the Workplace
Micro-breaks are an excellent method for resetting both your mind and body in just a few minutes. They can improve concentration and productivity, lower stress levels, increase enjoyment, prevent accidents, strengthen and balance muscles, reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), improve muscle coordination, reduce tension in tendons and muscles, and increase joint range of motion. According to studies, there are numerous benefits to offering this type of break to employees.
The Benefits of Micro-Breaks:
Improves concentration and productivity: Without rest or breaks, our ability to concentrate decreases rapidly. Micro-breaks allow us to reset our minds and focus on the task at hand. Lowers stress levels: Stress is a major factor that impairs effectiveness. Micro-breaks help reduce stress by promoting relaxation. Increases enjoyment: When we are in a good mood, everything seems easier. Micro-breaks can help create a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Prevents accidents: Due to inactivity, our muscles suffer greatly. Micro-breaks can help prevent workplace accidents caused by a lack of attention or concentration. Strengthens and balances muscles: Micro-breaks can include exercises that target specific muscles, which can help strengthen and balance them. Reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs): Micro-breaks can help reduce the risk of MSIs by allowing stressed body tissues to rest and recover. Reduces tension in tendons and muscles: Micro-breaks can include breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation, or visualization, which can help reduce tension in tendons and muscles.
By offering micro-breaks to your employees, you can improve their physical and mental well-being, increase their productivity, and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. We offer 5, 10, 15, and 20-minute micro-breaks in the workplace on-site at your desk or online in Toronto Ottawa, Calgary, or Montreal.
Micro-breaks at work for your employees Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary or Montreal
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