The 5Ws of Brain Breaks

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Are you new to the idea of brain breaks? These brain break ideas are a good place to get started. Learn more about them with CCA today.

Brain breaks are an excellent way to keep your mind engaged during the school day. They encourage you to take time for yourself when you need it so you can continue being productive during your classes. But what exactly is a brain break, and should you include them in your daily schedule?

Simply put, a brain break is a fun or relaxing activity you do to separate yourself from a stressor. For most students, schoolwork is stressful — even if you enjoy it. Assignments are designed to challenge your brain and push it to think in new ways, and like the rest of your body, the brain gets tired after you exercise it. A brain break allows your brain to “catch its breath,” so to speak, so that you can take on your next project recharged and refocused.

Brain breaks are helpful to more than just students, too. Nearly everyone can benefit from adding a few to their daily schedule, especially if they spend the majority of their day in front of a computer. Implementing this habit into your routine now can continue to help you as you grow up and enter the workforce. By then, you'll understand how you work better and know when you need to take a break to keep working at your best.

So, where should you take your brain break? The great thing about these reprives is that they're all about you, and you can use them however you want. Maybe you like to go outside and stretch or snuggle with your pets. You can even stay at your desk and do some freewriting. You can do anything that takes your mind off your schoolwork and helps you relax.

For most people, scheduling a few brain breaks into their day is enough to keep them refreshed while staving off stress and anxiety. To get the best results, choose activities that can be done in a short amount of time, and time your breaks so that you can still finish all your work in time.



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[0:00] Introduction

[0:06] What is a brain break?

[0:16] Why does a brain break help?

[0:26] Who can do brain breaks?

[0:38] Where can I take my brain break?

[0:50] When should I take a brain break?



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