
Take a visual stroll through a brainstorm of ways to take a break. May these examples remind you of the simple ways in which we can find enjoyment — the sorts of activities that often don’t make it onto our to-do lists, but are worthy of our time.
If you’re looking for some inspiration, Karen Horneffer-Ginter’s illustration ‘50 Ways to Take a Break‘ will surely give you a fresh idea on how to take some time off to center yourself at the office, at home, outdoors or wherever else you might happen to be.
At the office
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Create your own coffee break
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Read or watch something funny
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Write a quick poem
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Do some gentle stretches
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Examine an everyday object with fresh eyes
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Eat a meal in silence
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Walk outside
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Notice your body
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Take deep belly breaths
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Listen to a guided relaxation
At home
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Take a bath
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Light a candle
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Rest your legs up a wall
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Write a letter
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Find a relaxing scent
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Put on some music and dance
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Pet a furry creature
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Make some music
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Paint on a surface other than paper
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Colour with crayons
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Turn off all electronics
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Write in a journal
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Meditate
Outdoors
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Go to a body of water
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Meander around town
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Fly a kite
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Watch the stars
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Sit in nature
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Buy some flowers
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Go to a farmer’s market
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Climb a tree
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Go to a park
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Take a bike ride
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Drive somewhere new
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Go for a run
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Watch the clouds
Everywhere
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Listen to music
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Read poetry
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Move twice as slowly
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Let out a sigh
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Take a nap
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Call a friend
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View some art
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Engage in small acts of kindness
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Forgive someone
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Give thanks
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Let go of something
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Read a book
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Learn something new
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Smile