It’s all too easy to fall into the habit of regularly working through your lunch hour. In fact, most people wouldn’t dream of taking the full 60 minutes for fear of falling behind on their workload. While spending more time at your desk might seem like it’s working to your advantage, it can actually be rather detrimental for both your personal and professional life. With this in mind, here are three reasons why you should savour every moment of your lunch hour before getting back on with your job.
1. Food
A balanced diet is often the first thing to fly out of the window when you forfeit part of your lunch hour. All of a sudden it becomes preferable to eat quick, on-the-go meals – like processed fast food – even if these aren’t good for your health or weight. Don’t forget, a nutritional meal can prevent you from succumbing to chronic illnesses and obesity. These ailments can also lead to self-confidence issues in many areas of your life.
2. Relaxation
Food aside, your lunch hour is a great opportunity to relax. As you manage stressful situations and
3. Recharge
Rest is important to ensure that you’re capable of working at 100%. When you skip lunch (your designated time to rest), you risk becoming tired and burned out. This can lead to you falling short of your own personal expectations – not to mention that other senior members of the team might notice it. With this in mind, be sure to recharge your batteries so that you’ve got a spring in your step by the time you kick-start the second part of your day.
Always practise self-care!
The best way to thrive in your career is by practising self-care whenever possible. As a Health Psychologist, I love helping my clients make and integrate positive behavioural changes throughout their life, connecting the mind and body, and promoting self-care, self-confidence and positive thinking. For more information on lifestyle changes that could lead to you growing in both your personal and professional life, get in touch to find out how I can help you.
