5 Tips To Make Your Lunch Break Worthwhile

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Many people at work use their lunch break as what it's supposed to be: a "lunch" break. Instead of looking at that break as a small period of time to eat, think of it as the moment of the day in which you can rest your mind and recharge your batteries.

Different studies show that when people take advantage of their lunch breaks, try different activities, and pause their work stress, they come back to work as more productive people. On the other side, those who just eat and get lost in their smartphones while still stressing over everything they need to get done, go back to work tired, stressed, and less focused.

Now, you're probably wondering how can you make the most out of a short and simple lunch break. Worry no more, we got you covered. Here are 5 different activities that you can try in order to use your lunch break time wisely. After a while, you'll start feeling more relaxed, you'll see how your productivity improves, how you enhance your mindset, and eventually how you have a better quality of life.

Work Out

If you want to get some energy for your mind and your body, there's no better option than a quick workout. You can find different workout routines that are as short as half an hour. Or, if you prefer you could just hop on the treadmill and sweat the stress out in there. If you organize your break wisely, you'll have time to eat a quick lunch and put your muscles to work. Working out once or twice a week will boost your energy.

These are some gym options near the coworking that you can check out.

Get A Manicure

Sometimes, it just takes a day at the spa or a nice manicure to release stress and feel fresh to go back to work. It's a way to disconnect from the online world and escape your private office space to have some time for yourself. Pick one of the nearest nail spas and make an appointment every once in a while to treat yourself. You deserve it.

  • Sunny Nails Spa 2008 Inc Located at 16 Great Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY

  • Unique Nails & Spa Inc Located at 11 N Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY

  • Cutter Nails Corporation Located at 3 Cutter Mill Rd, Great Neck, NY

  • Tammy's Salon Located at 55 Cutter Mill Rd, Great Neck, NY

Listen To A Podcast

If you don't feel like going out, but still you want to make the best out of your lunch break, subscribing to a podcast will become your favorite lunch break activity. With a podcast, you can learn new things and stimulate your mind. It's a chance for you to immerse yourself in a different world and learn about topics of your interest. These are some of our favorite ones:

* 99% Invisible

* Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders

* Stuff You Should Know

* Ear Hustle

* You Are Not So Smart

* Radiolab

* 50 Things That Made The Modern Economy

* The Tim Ferris Show

Go To The Park

Going for a stroll is one of the best activities to free your mind from the work environment. Whether you go to the park to eat your lunch, take a walk surrounded by nature, or catch up on your reading, you'll go back to work renewed and motivated.

Cutter Mill Park Located at Great Neck Rd, Great Neck, NY, http://www.greatneckparks.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cutter-Mill-Park-7

Firefighters Park Located at 30 Grace Ave, Great Neck, NY, http://www.greatneckparks.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Jonathan-Ielpi-Firefighters-Park-8

Learn A New Language

Learning a new language is another one of the best ways to use your lunch break. Even if you start learning a new language as a hobby, you'll benefit immensely. For starters, it's great for your memory. You'll not only be able to brag with your friends, but it can be pretty useful in the future. So, what are you waiting for? Choose a nice spot in the coworking, download one of the following apps, and start learning new skills.

* Babbel

* Busuu

* Memrise

* Duolingo

* Lirica

* Drops

* HelloTalk

* LinguaLift

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