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Small actions to help you pause, reset and refocus
Self-care does not need to take hours or require a complete break from your day.
A few intentional minutes can help you step away from the noise, check in with yourself and return to work feeling more focused.
1. Step away from your screen
Stand up and move away from your computer for one minute. Walk to another room, look out a window or take a short lap around the office.
The goal is not to complete a workout. It is simply to break up long periods of sitting and screen time.
2. Have a drink
Refill your water bottle or make a warm drink. Keeping something nearby can make it easier to stay hydrated, especially during colder weather.
3. Release some tension
Gently roll your shoulders, stretch your arms or move your neck from side to side. Keep each movement comfortable and stop if anything causes pain.
4. Reset your breathing
Take a few slow breaths and allow your shoulders to relax. Try making each exhale slightly longer than your inhale.
You do not need to clear your mind. Simply give yourself a moment to slow down.
5. Choose your next priority
Before returning to work, write down the one task that needs your attention next. A clear next step can make a busy workload feel easier to approach.
Key takeaway
Choose one five-minute reset and connect it to a natural pause in your day, such as after a meeting or before lunch.
Your wellbeing, your way
A useful reset will look different for everyone. Explore fitness, mind and mood, self-care and beauty, or recovery and rehab options through WHEREFIT to find support that fits naturally into your routine. Start with one small action and build from there.