The Science of Breaks: Why Rest is the New Productivity Hack

I’m sitting here with the wonderful Daniel Henry Adams, taking in the view, and it’s struck me again—I get my energy from the people around me. 💬 Just ten minutes with someone positive, funny or inspiring can completely shift my mindset. As an extrovert, I recharge by being with others. Not by switching off, but by switching into connection.

So here’s a question for you: Where do you get your energy? And more importantly—how can we help our teams recharge in a way that works for them?

Here are five quick HR tips to make rest and recharging part of your culture:

💡 1. Encourage people to find their energy source – For some, it’s silence; for others, a lively chat. One size doesn’t fit all—so ask, don’t assume.

2. Make connection breaks a thing – Coffee catch-ups, walking meetings, “chat and reset” sessions. These give extroverts a real boost.

📅 3. Ditch the back-to-back Zooms – Create space between meetings so people can come back energised—not drained.

🧠 4. Educate on energy rhythms – Teach teams to notice when they’re flagging and to take a break before the crash.

🙌 5. Model it from the top – If leaders pause, laugh, and connect, others feel they can too.

👉 Want to build a culture where people feel lifted, not worn out? The People Vision team can help you turn rest into a strategic asset. Let’s chat. 🌟

 

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