Make the Most Out of Afternoon Breaks

Do you work through the afternoon, pushing through to the end of the day? Why not add Hygge to your workday and make the most out of afternoon breaks?

If you are anything like me, you don’t often take a break during the workday. Work is all-consuming and the next thing you know the day is over. Is this a healthy habit?

Not really.

It can also be unproductive to push through on a project, especially when you are struggling to figure something out or when there are many things that are demanding your attention at once. Your mind will start wandering and the time to complete a task takes longer than it should.

Maybe, just maybe an afternoon break is the answer in this situation. It certainly is a regular part of Hygge life. It is Day 27 of my 30 days of Hygge challenge and I was tasked to take a break this afternoon. I certainly did this today, but today I focused on the feelings conjured by the hot beverage I was sipping. I’ll explain more about this down below.

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When the mind is wandering and you are having trouble staying on task, or you are finding yourself multi-tasking too much it is time for a break. Pushing through those moments just wastes time and you are very unproductive.

Taking a few moments to slow the busy brain helps bring clarity to situations. The Danes will integrate Hygge into their workday by making a point of having a hot beverage in the afternoon. They’ll slowly sip on a coffee or tea while visiting with coworkers.

The connections they are building with their coworkers in those moments help strengthen the team atmosphere. The hot beverage is very Hygge and appeals to many of your senses.

The warm cup soothes your stressed hands as you curl them around the cup. The aroma brings comfort and starts the relaxation. Taste the warm drink and feel it slide down your throat, warming your core. Each of these moments is comforting, relaxing and helps slow life for just a few moments.

What if it’s your day off or if you work from home?

Take that afternoon break anyway.

You may not have a coworker to have the break with, but you can take a few moments of quiet to enjoy the hot beverage in peace. If the kids are with you, entertain them with a quiet activity or take the break when they are having their nap.

I know what you are thinking. That naptime is my time to get stuff done. It is, but you also need to take care of you. Your mental health as a busy mom is so very important. If you aren’t taking care of yourself, you can’t be the best mom for your family.

I love a great cup of coffee and will often have my quiet moments in the morning before everyone wakes up, as well as in the afternoon. The coffee mugs and to-go mugs are my favorites for making that time special. A great mug that suits my personality adds to the Hygge experience.

Make the most out of your afternoon breaks by taking the time to relax over a hot beverage. If you need solitude to help calm your brain take those moments of solitude. If you need to connect with others, then ask a coworker or friend to join you. After your break, your mind will be focused and ready to finish out the day.