“No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you’d be more productive.”

-Dr. Joyce Brothers

Before there was Dr. Phil, or Dr. Laura, there was Dr. Joyce Brothers. Dr. Joyce was a pioneer in the field of television psychology in the 1950s, and her career spanned 40 years. Her thoughts on productivity have been supported by research–we tend to do better work if we give ourselves rest at regular intervals. That means getting up and stretching your legs, or just changing your focus to something other than work. Remember that visiting the water cooler isn’t your only option during breaks. You can get creative! Do you crush brain teasers? Were you a 90s hacky sack wiz? Do you long to answer a quiz telling you what magical creature you are? Don’t be afraid to do what the doctor orders; find yourself a handful of minutes now and then to relax throughout the day.

Time to relax

• “If you’re stuck at home this Labor Day, but wish you were hiking at a National Park instead, the National Park Service has you covered.” – Stream Sounds From a National Park if You Can’t Get Away This Weekend
• “Stress in the office is common; in fact one in four people report work is the biggest source of stress in their life. Meditation and mindfulness have rightfully been promoted as a way to address this.” – UnwindVR Part I: How to relax in the office
• “You can find moments of zen anyplace, even hurdling [sic] towards the earth at hundreds of miles per hour.” – Upside Down Sky Diving Footage That Is Equal Parts Trippy And Relaxing
• “Every year, the Minnesota State Fair crowns a young woman ‘Princess Kay of the Milky Way’ to represent dairy farm families in the state.” – These 90-pound butter sculptures at the Minnesota State Fair are legen-dairy

Enjoy your weekend 🙂