J Occup Health Psychol April 2020 PMID 31464460

Examining the interplay of micro-break durations and activities for employee recovery: A mixed-methods investigation.

Andrew A Bennett, Allison S Gabriel, Charles Calderwood

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Peak: 6 in Feb 2020
across 4 sources since Feb 2020

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7,889
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Feb 2020 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The collection shows a positive attitude towards micro-breaks, with repeated references to evidence supporting their benefits for energy and focus, such as mentions of 'taking 5 minutes to relax' and promoting activities like reading during breaks. Words like 'good for you,' 'endorse,' and phrases emphasizing evidence reflect supportive tones, while the focus on practical activities indicates moderate engagement and recognition of their impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect support for the idea that micro-breaks improve energy and attention, evidenced by repeated mentions of the benefits for well-being and productivity.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate interest by highlighting practical applications like reading or relaxing, though they mainly reinforce existing ideas rather than explore new perspectives.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include personal endorsements and examples, such as promoting #library5aday and emphasizing self-kindness, indicating thoughtful participation but limited deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on routine practices like taking short breaks and their positive effects suggests perceived importance in everyday settings, although without extensive technical discussion.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how short breaks during the workday, called microbreaks, help employees recover their mental energy and attention, contrasting with traditional research that looks at longer breaks like lunch or vacations.
  • The research involved interviews with shift workers and an experiment with students to see how different lengths and activities during microbreaks affect psychological recovery.
  • Findings suggest that some microbreaks can genuinely help restore employees' energy and focus to their pre-work levels, offering new insights into how brief breaks within the workday can improve overall well-being.]

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@nlaglibs · X

It's #RandomActsOfKindnessDay - which we wholly endorse - be kind if you can, to others, but also to yourself. Take a #library5aday - 5 minutes to yourself to read, relax, de-stress, take a breather. The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/9IELkrPVoB https://t.co/Nip1IIqF2P

Feb 17, 2023 · 2 likes · 787 followers View post →
Library & Knowledge Services
@nlaglibs · X

It's #RandomActsOfKindnessDay - which we wholly endorse - be kind if you can, to others, but also to yourself. Take a #library5aday - 5 minutes to yourself to read, relax, de-stress, take a breather. The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/9IELkrPVoB https://t.co/H6sQKPbWaL

Feb 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 787 followers View post →
Chris Lawton
@nhslibman · X

I've been extolling the virtues of a #library5aday for over a year now. Which means it is worth re-stating, there is evidence suggesting micro-breaks are good for you: https://t.co/ZLByBMS2NA https://t.co/681LPfwgIz

Feb 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 614 followers View post →
Christopher Lawton
@CFLfanUK · X

RT @nhslibman: I've been extolling the virtues of a #library5aday for over a year now. Which means it is worth re-stating, there is evidenc…

Feb 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,282 followers View post →
RotherhamNHSLibrary
@RotherhamNHSLib · X

RT @nhslibman: The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/ZLByBMS2NA #library5aday https://t.co/nHuyMyLN0X

Feb 7, 2020 · 3 shares · 846 followers View post →
Library & Knowledge Services
@nlaglibs · X

RT @nhslibman: The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/ZLByBMS2NA #library5aday https://t.co/nHuyMyLN0X

Feb 7, 2020 · 3 shares · 787 followers View post →

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Dr. Amy Athey
@AmyAthey · X

Breaks as brief as 1-minute have been shown to increase energy and attention. And, bonus - if you tend to watch that short funny video clip, research has shown that the break can be even more enjoyable (Bennett, et al (2020) https://t.co/iYRV3OCu2V)

Feb 13, 2024 · 727 followers View post →
Library & Knowledge Services
@nlaglibs · X

It's #RandomActsOfKindnessDay - which we wholly endorse - be kind if you can, to others, but also to yourself. Take a #library5aday - 5 minutes to yourself to read, relax, de-stress, take a breather. The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/9IELkrPVoB https://t.co/Nip1IIqF2P

Feb 17, 2023 · 2 likes · 787 followers View post →
Psikotterapi
@diversum_ego · X

İş yaparken yorulduğumuzda ara vermemiz gerekiyor mu? Evet. Genel olarak, molalar enerji ve dikkatimizi yeniler. Yorgun hissediyorsanız, sadece 1 dakikalığına yaptığınız işi değiştirin veya birkaç dakikalığına işle ilgili olmayan eğlenceli bir şey yapın. https://t.co/XX90ZGhXKI

Oct 2, 2022 · 14 followers View post →
Chris Lawton
@nhslibman · X

RT @nhslibman: I've been extolling the virtues of a #library5aday for over a year now. Which means it is worth re-stating, there is evidenc…

Feb 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 614 followers View post →
Christopher Lawton
@CFLfanUK · X

RT @nhslibman: I've been extolling the virtues of a #library5aday for over a year now. Which means it is worth re-stating, there is evidenc…

Feb 16, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,282 followers View post →
Chris Lawton
@nhslibman · X

I've been extolling the virtues of a #library5aday for over a year now. Which means it is worth re-stating, there is evidence suggesting micro-breaks are good for you: https://t.co/ZLByBMS2NA https://t.co/681LPfwgIz

Feb 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 614 followers View post →
Chris Lawton
@timelord13 · X

RT @nlaglibs: It's #RandomActsOfKindnessDay - which we wholly endorse - be kind if you can, to others, but also to yourself. Take a #librar…

Feb 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 448 followers View post →
Chris Lawton
@nhslibman · X

RT @nlaglibs: It's #RandomActsOfKindnessDay - which we wholly endorse - be kind if you can, to others, but also to yourself. Take a #librar…

Feb 17, 2020 · 2 shares · 614 followers View post →
Library & Knowledge Services
@nlaglibs · X

It's #RandomActsOfKindnessDay - which we wholly endorse - be kind if you can, to others, but also to yourself. Take a #library5aday - 5 minutes to yourself to read, relax, de-stress, take a breather. The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/9IELkrPVoB https://t.co/H6sQKPbWaL

Feb 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 787 followers View post →
RotherhamNHSLibrary
@RotherhamNHSLib · X

RT @nhslibman: The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/ZLByBMS2NA #library5aday https://t.co/nHuyMyLN0X

Feb 7, 2020 · 3 shares · 846 followers View post →
Library & Knowledge Services
@nlaglibs · X

RT @nhslibman: The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/ZLByBMS2NA #library5aday https://t.co/nHuyMyLN0X

Feb 7, 2020 · 3 shares · 787 followers View post →
harriet stephens
@StephensHarriet · X

RT @nhslibman: The evidence suggests micro-breaks are good for you too: https://t.co/ZLByBMS2NA #library5aday

Feb 5, 2020 · 3 shares · 144 followers View post →