Research shows that taking purposeful study breaks (anywhere from 5–60 minutes) to refresh your brain and body increases your energy, productivity, and ability to focus.
- Move your body. Stretch. Take a walk. Take a shower. Organize your workspace.
- Speak with someone. Phone a family member or friend.
- Turn off your screen. Step outside and reconnect with nature. Central Park is a few steps away! Take a nature walk on the Old Westbury campus.
- Stop concentrating. Listen to music. Dance.
- Take a 15 to 20-minute power nap. ”Alexa/Siri, wake me up in 15 minutes!”
- Eat a healthy snack. Drink water. Cook.
- Shift your attention. Allow yourself to daydream.
- Practice gentle, relaxing, deep breathing.
- Laugh!