會工作還要會休息：7個方法今天讓自己喘口氣大綱

I like to take breaks throughout the day. I break up my work sessions into several timeframes. It helps me maintain a high level of productivity. Do you keep your nose to the grindstone all day long?
我習慣每工作一段時間後就休息一會兒。 我把我的工作時間劃分爲若干小段，這樣可以使我保持較高的工作效率。你是否整天都在埋頭工作？

When people look at highly productive people, they often say things like, “They make it look effortless” and “They don’t even look like they are working very hard.”
我們通常覺得那些工作效率較高的人們，“工作起來毫不費勁”並且“看起來並不像工作很努力的樣子。”

In fact, one of observations of these hard workers is that they don’t work all the time. Their breaks actually help them be more productive. They know when to work and when to take a break.
事實上，據我對這些辛勤工作的人的觀察之一就是，他們並不是一直在工作。他們每工作一段時間後就休息一會，以幫助他們更高效的工作。他們知道什麼時候該工作，什麼時候該休息。

Here are 5 Reasons Why You Should Take a Break Today:
以下是今天你應該休息一下的5個理由：

1. Gain Perspective– If your head is down in your work, you aren’t aware of your surrounding environment. Priorities may have changed since you started your project. A break can let you zoom out and get the big picture again.
獲得全新視角——如果你整天都在埋頭工作，就根本意識不到周遭一切的變化。也許你剛開始你手頭的項目，工作的側重點就已經改變了。停下來休息一會能讓你把視線拉遠，重新感知全局。

2. Recharge - Everyone needs to “fill their tank” or eventually their energy reserve will reach zero. Rest is needed to let the body and mind recharge.
恢復精力——每個人都需要“能量補給”，否則精力就會被耗盡。我們需要休息也正是這個道理，讓身體和大腦能得以恢復。

3. Refocus – It is easy to get distracte and pulled off task. Taking a break can let you address those distractions and then refocus your energy on the more important tasks.
重新集中注意力——工作時我們很容易分心。適當的休息能讓你不再分心，將精力重新集中在更爲重要的工作上。

4. Get Advice – No one can operate entirely independent. It can save you much time and effort if you seek advice from others. Maybe they have previously done what you are doing, and can provide time-saving tips.
獲得建議——沒有人能夠做到完全獨立。他人的建議能爲你節省很多時間和精力。或許你手頭上正在做的事情他們以前就已經做過，能爲你提供很多節省時間的小技巧。

5. Take Care of Yourself - Life is a marathon, not a sprint. You can’t keep going at 100% without burning yourself out. Even top-notch machines will burn out if they are not maintained. Make sure you are maintaining yourself.
照顧好自己——人生是一場馬拉松，而不是短跑。如果一直全力工作，只會筋疲力盡。再好的機器也需要維護。人也一樣，一定要照顧好自己。

Taking a break from your work, can help you be more productive. Instead of looking at quick breaks as time-wasters, consider them ways to boost your work.
工作間隙適當的休息，能使你更加高效的工作。不要覺得這是在浪費時間，這會提高你的工作效率。Here are Tips for Taking a Break From Your Work Today:
下面是一些在工作間隙適當休息的小竅門：

1. Set Expectations– Let your team know that you are taking a quick break. Letting others know that you are unplugging for a few minutes is important.
表達期望——讓你的同事知道你只是休息一下下，讓別人知道這樣的短暫休息對你也是很重要的。

2. Rest For a Period –Take a rest break, whether it is to sit down for a few minutes from your work, or even to rest your eyes for a bit from that computer screen.
休息一小會兒——無論是停下來坐幾分鐘，還是讓你的眼睛離開電腦屏幕一會兒，總之讓自己休息一會兒吧。

3. Clear Your Head – Sometimes we try to brute force a solution to a problem we are working on. It is only when we step back, that our unconscious mind suddenly comes up with the answer we are seeking. Some mindless diversion for a few minutes can actually improve your problem solving.
理清頭緒——有時候我們試圖採用蠻力方法來解決我們工作上所面臨的問題。也許我們退一步考慮時，潛意識裏就會突然冒出來我們一直要尋找的答案。讓自己的注意力暫時分散到一些無需動腦的事物上，事實上會更有助於你解決問題。

4. Set a Time Limit – Breaks are good, but only if you have the discipline to get back to work. Set a time limit on your break so that it stays within reason.
設置時限——休息固然舒服，但職場也是有紀律的，你還得回去工作。設置休息的時限，會使它看上去更爲合情合理。

5. Eat Something – You body needs nourishment, and working all day without eating can negatively affect your ability to continue. Are you one of those individuals that works right through lunch and never eats? Take a break and eat something healthy. Fruit is always a great snack.
吃點東西——你的身體需要營養，整天只顧工作而不吃飯會對你繼續工作產生負面影響。你是那種工作起來就不吃午飯的人嗎？休息一會兒，吃點有益於身體健康的東西。水果一直都是不錯的選擇。

6. Go For a Walk - Going for a brisk walk outdoors is one of the best ways to take a break. Not only does it get the blood pumping, but you benefit from the fresh air and sunlight.
散散步——去戶外進行一次輕快的散步是最好的休息方式之一。它不僅能促進你的血液循環，而且能讓你呼吸道新鮮的空氣，沐浴到燦爛的陽光。

7. Get Social – A little social support can go a long way. Instead, of continuing to hit your head against the wall on that project, seek some help or guidance. (Just make sure they are on break, too!)
學會交際——有時候別人的一點點建議就會給你帶來很大幫助。與其繼續在你的項目裏苦苦思索，不如向他人需求一些幫助或指導。（只是要確保當時他們也在休息！）

Many highly productive individuals take breaks regularly. Today I want you to take a break from your work when appropriate. You might just find that you are more productive overall.
許多工作效率高的人就在工作間隙經常適當休息。 今天，我希望你能在工作的時候適當的休息一會兒。也許你就會發現整體上，你的工作效率提高了。