{"id":332634,"date":"2018-06-11T16:52:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T08:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/315952-332634.html"},"modified":"2018-06-11T16:52:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T08:52:22","slug":"315952","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/career-advice-hk\/tips-for-success-hk\/315952-332634.html","title":{"rendered":"Give Yourself A Real Break: 5 Self-care habits you can do during your lunch break"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Much too often, we find ourselves da-baoing<\/em> something and just eating it at our desk while staring at our computer screen during our office break. In fact, studies have shown that 29% of Singaporeans stay at their desks<\/a> during their precious lunch hours instead of actually taking a break and going out.<\/p>

Not only does this completely defeat the purpose of a \u201cbreak\u201d, not taking a proper break while working can lead to a significant decline in your mental and physical health<\/a>. Sitting down for long hours on end leads to physical deterioration that could even lead to an early death<\/a>, and constantly being surrounded by things that remind you of work is detrimental to your mental health.<\/p>

Instead, do these things and truly take a break away <\/em>from work.<\/p>

#1 Pamper yourself<\/span> <\/h3>

You might not be able to reserve yourself a full blowout appointment at your favorite beauty salon during your 60-minute break, but you can always treat yourself to a nice <\/strong>30 minute deep-tissue massage<\/a> or a quick stop at the nail salon<\/a><\/strong>! Their quick services are specifically marketed towards the busy working woman...take advantage of it!<\/p>

#2 Socialise with your coworkers<\/span> <\/h3>

Try to find time to connect with your coworkers<\/a> away from your workplace.<\/strong> They are humans that have lives outside of work too! Get to know what they like to do in their free time, and if you discover that you two may have shared interests, maybe even schedule an outing during the weekend as well.<\/p>

#3 Take a walk, a jog, a run...get those endorphins pumping<\/span> <\/h3>

One of the biggest downsides to having a desk job is having to sit inside a stuffy cubicle for hours.<\/a> It\u2019s uninspiring, bleak, and sometimes downright boring. So spice up your life by standing up and getting some precious vitamin D by walking or jogging\u00a0<\/strong>to that one fancy cafe you always pass by on your way to work and have wanted to try for ages. Or if you have a gym membership, clock in some leg work! (P.S. There are great female-only gyms in Singapore.<\/a>) As long as you plan ahead and come back at an appropriate time, no one should have a problem with you having a little adventure during your lunchtime.<\/p>

#4\u00a0Savour and enjoy your food<\/span> <\/h3>

There will be days where you only have five minutes to spare to eat because you have a last-minute meeting. But try to dedicate at least one meal per day where you can sit and enjoy your meal! With breakfast probably being a frenzied morning rush and dinner being a tired-out ordeal, make your work lunch<\/a> that one meal where you really appreciate food as healing and as a blessing. Sit, order, eat, and relax. (Don\u2019t eat too much carbs though, or else you\u2019ll find yourself nodding off in the afternoon with food coma!)<\/p>

#5 Let go of your devices<\/span> <\/h3>

Do you find yourself scrolling through your phone as you munch on something? Stop. Take your phone and turn it off.<\/strong> It might be awkward to actually look around while you eat alone in a restaurant, but chances are, everyone around you is too busy to care. Take your eyes off that toxic blue light<\/a>-emitting screen for once, and your eyes will thank you in the long run.<\/p>

Kanako Sugawara<\/em><\/p>

Photo: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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Guilty Pleasures: Bookmark these websites for your next lunch break<\/a><\/p>

Top 10 places to eat healthy in Singapore\u2019s Central Business District<\/a><\/p>

Career Hacks: 10 Effective ways to increase your productivity at work<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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