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Forbes
5 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
How Microbreaks Can Be Your Key To Career Success
The concept of working nine to five is a vestige of the past, where 'punching the clock' was a relevant term. Today's workday allows much more flexibility about when and how we work. We have more control of our time, and when we use it properly, we can be more productive and creative. That's where microbreaks come in. These mini do-list interruptions aren't signs of distraction or laziness, they're a key to amping up attention and combating burnout. Microbreaks are short, intentional pauses taken throughout the workday to help reset your mind and body. They can be as brief as a few seconds or last several minutes. Microbreaks are varied and range from standing up to stretch, walking around the office, sipping water, glancing out the window, or even doing a quick breathing exercise (this Quick Calm technique from Stress Coach Jordan Friedman is popular, and as potent as it is pithy). Unlike scheduled vacations, full lunch hours, or other big pauses, microbreaks are woven into the rhythm of your day. They're mini but mighty moments of motivation and mindfulness. Microbreaks aren't just feel-good rituals. Research consistently shows that our brains can maintain focused attention for only about 25 to 30 minutes before fatigue sets in. Instead of thinking of breaks as interruptions, consider them investments in sustained performance. Microbreaks are also energy boosters. A 2022 PLOS ONE study found that microbreaks, even those as short as 27 seconds, significantly boost vitality and reduce fatigue. In addition to increasing energy, these mini moments can help with physical health. Taking a 5-minute walk every 30 minutes helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar, offsetting the physical effects of sitting at your desk, according to research from Columbia University. It's time to adopt a new mindset. Microbreaks aren't about slacking off. They're about working smarter. Nearly 25% of Americans take a microbreak at least once per hour, according to this new study. 89% of the study's respondents say they use them to reduce stress, and 93% use them to refocus. Just as important, the study found that about 50% of those who are using microbreaks regularly say that skipping them actually leaves them feeling more tired. Here are some microbreaks you can easily integrate into your day: If you're a leader, manager, or just someone who cares about workplace wellness, creating a culture that embraces microbreaks pays dividends. Here's how to get those around you to adopt the microbreak habit. Microbreaks aren't a distraction from work, they're a modern workplace survival strategy. In a world of shrinking attention spans, digital fatigue, and endless back-to-back Zoom meetings, these tiny intermissions can restore your clarity, energy, and enthusiasm. The next time you find yourself staring blankly at your screen, give yourself permission to pause (or the mandate to microbreak!). Your career will thank you. William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer. Join him as he discusses clever strategies for using AI to express and expand your brand in Maven's free Lightning Lesson. If you can't attend live, register to receive the replay.
Reuters
6 hours ago
- Health
- Reuters
Kasatkina dodges burnout, says packed tour schedule takes toll on players
PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) - Daria Kasatkina saw signs of burnout in recent weeks amid a packed tour schedule, and her French Open run into the fourth round has helped her get back on track, she said on Saturday. The Russian-born 17th seed, who now represents Australia, beat Paula Badosa in straight sets to reach the last 16 in Paris at the French Open. It was her best result in months after losing in early rounds in each of her last seven tournaments this year. "I would say I felt little signs of burnout or something like that," Kasatkina told a press conference. "The last couple of weeks were a bit rough for me. I couldn't find myself on court. I felt a little bit flat, like with emotions and stuff. "I'm really happy that I got back on track here in Roland Garros. Playing much better, feeling much better on court. I think that's the most important, especially now." The world number 17 said the busy tour schedule left little time for recovery throughout the year, echoing the views of fellow Australian Alex De Minaur. The top Australian player this week called for a shorter season and said he felt drained after his second round five-set loss earlier in the week. The season kicked off with the United Cup mixed team tournament in December, 33 days after the Davis Cup Finals ended in Spain, and the gruelling nature of the circuit has repeatedly come under a harsh spotlight in recent years. "I agree with Alex, because our schedule is pretty rough. I mean we have a completely packed schedule. There's no spot for anything," Kasatkina said. "I think everyone can relate that sometimes you don't want to wake up to go to your job. It's normal. We are all humans. This can happen," she added. "It can happen that the person who is travelling all around the world all the time giving their best, living the life of tennis player, sometimes can feel this feeling that he's tired. That sometimes you are just not super excited to go on court."
CNA
6 hours ago
- Health
- CNA
Kasatkina dodges burnout, says packed tour schedule takes toll on players
PARIS :Daria Kasatkina saw signs of burnout in recent weeks amid a packed tour schedule, and her French Open run into the fourth round has helped her get back on track, she said on Saturday. The Russian-born 17th seed, who now represents Australia, beat Paula Badosa in straight sets to reach the last 16 in Paris at the French Open. It was her best result in months after losing in early rounds in each of her last seven tournaments this year. "I would say I felt little signs of burnout or something like that," Kasatkina told a press conference. "The last couple of weeks were a bit rough for me. I couldn't find myself on court. I felt a little bit flat, like with emotions and stuff. "I'm really happy that I got back on track here in Roland Garros. Playing much better, feeling much better on court. I think that's the most important, especially now." The world number 17 said the busy tour schedule left little time for recovery throughout the year, echoing the views of fellow Australian Alex De Minaur. The top Australian player this week called for a shorter season and said he felt drained after his second round five-set loss earlier in the week. The season kicked off with the United Cup mixed team tournament in December, 33 days after the Davis Cup Finals ended in Spain, and the gruelling nature of the circuit has repeatedly come under a harsh spotlight in recent years. "I agree with Alex, because our schedule is pretty rough. I mean we have a completely packed schedule. There's no spot for anything," Kasatkina said. "I think everyone can relate that sometimes you don't want to wake up to go to your job. It's normal. We are all humans. This can happen," she added. "It can happen that the person who is travelling all around the world all the time giving their best, living the life of tennis player, sometimes can feel this feeling that he's tired. That sometimes you are just not super excited to go on court."
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dina Pugliese says people 'have no idea' what her life was like before she left TV due to burnout: 'I felt like a failure'
Dina Pugliese's warmth is contagious. When the 51-year-old speaks, it's as if you're sitting with a beloved aunt at her kitchen table, being fussed over and offered anything you could possibly want or need. It's her uncanny ability to move through the world creating an instant familial atmosphere that has led to her success as the host and executive producer of Breakfast Television (BT). For almost 20 years (save for a two-year hiatus in 2023), the Toronto native has been a constant on morning television, willingly giving herself and her energy in hopes that viewers begin their day on the right foot. With a rejuvenated career and an upcoming panel talk at the Women's Healthy Living Show in Toronto next weekend, Pugliese remains determined to connect with her audience. But this time, she's no longer looking to distract viewers from their problems. She's sitting with them in their struggles by sharing her own — and reminding them that they're never alone. Yahoo Canada recently spoke to Pugliese about burnout, caregiving and more. In 2023, a demanding career and years of shouldering the weight of private stressors had taken its toll; she felt as though she had nothing left to give. In February of that year, Pugliese announced on air that she was leaving BT. While she says her decision was necessary — it wasn't one she took lightly. I couldn't believe I let myself get to that point of burnout. The last couple months were a complete Pugliese 'I felt like I was disappointing so many people, including myself. I couldn't believe I let myself get to that point of burnout. The last couple months were a complete fog,' she said. 'For years I had gone through different family health crises and I'd been spending all night in the ER or hospital wards. I was with my family during their chemo treatments and radiation and then I would show up on BT. I looked at it as compartmentalizing pain.'Pugliese recalled an author once saying that during a difficult time, she gave herself 15 minutes a day to cry in the shower before moving on with her day. Soon, she began her day the same way before heading to the studio to film BT. "I would cry in the shower and I would pray for strength, then I'd go out there and I'd say, 'I need to laugh. I need this as medicine,'" she recalled. pray before composing herself for a day in front of the cameras. Although it was difficult, her career was her 'medicine' that helped her soldier on for as long as she could. 'When I got to a point where I couldn't draw from that well anymore, I felt this incredible sense of failure,' she said. 'Like I was letting myself down, letting others down. … How could I leave a job that I loved so much?' How could I leave a job that I loved so much?Dina Pugliese Soon it became obvious to Dina, her husband, Alex Mirkovich, and her doctor that her body was crumbling due to stress. The first months after leaving BT were dedicated to sleep. Then she began reconnecting with nature and going to church to 'fill her spirit.' 'It was centring and grounding. Reconnecting with God gave me strength,' she said. But like many people, Pugliese's identity had become inextricably tied to her career. If she wasn't working, who was she? Who was the real Dina? 'I didn't know what it meant anymore because I was so defined by this job that I loved. And then I felt like that person was gone. I don't know if I'll ever see that person again,' she said. 'I didn't even know who that person was.' Pugliese's personal life in the years leading up to 2023 was challenging to say the least. In 2014, her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour, which required surgery in 2021. Pugliese took a temporary leave from BT to support him and other family members experiencing health issues. Acting as caregiver is something that comes naturally to Pugliese. Her first recollection of taking care of others is her beloved nonna, Dea. When Pugliese's grandfather died, she began sleeping next to her nonna so that she would never feel lonely. She cared for her maternal grandmother, who she calls her "kindred spirit" throughout her life. It was a formative bond that she holds dear, even now. 'It stayed with me that life is short. It's finite, and you have to care for the people you live with,' she said. Her husband's health struggles, which the couple kept private for years, required a different level of care. It's an emotional topic for her but one she feels called to share. I was watching him like a hawk…,' she said. 'He had to learn how to do everything Pugliese 'He's so strong and he's so resilient and he's so stubborn. That all helped him recover as well as he did. But it was really hard being in the hospital by myself, having the responsibility to care for him.' Without outpatient care, Dina was around the clock caring for her husband. 'I was watching him like a hawk…,' she said. 'He had to learn how to do everything again.' Almost two years after she left TV, Pugliese was contacted to participate in a talk about her personal experience acting as caregiver for family members. 'I was so nervous,' she said. 'I used to do this stuff in my sleep. I was like, what do I do? They [told me], 'Just be Dina!'' Once she was on stage, she felt something reignite inside of her. 'It was like muscle memory and to hear the crowd laugh and connect with them in that way… The connectivity with good people was what I missed…. It was still there.' When Pugliese decided to return to BT in early 2025 she needed to ensure that she wasn't headed for burnout again. That meant creating a different schedule for her day, building in breaks for herself and saying 'no' to more than she used to. Pugliese's focus remains dedicated to her family, rest and work. It also included a lifestyle change. Now that she's in her 50s, Pugliese is navigating perimenopause and learned from her doctor that she needed to overhaul her lifestyle and get moving. 'That's part of the holistic process, right? You have to keep your heart strong," she said. "You have to try and go for walks to clear your mind and do all of the things that we know to do, but sometimes forget to do.' Although her time away from TV forced her to slow down, she's happy to be back in front of the camera, doing what she loves. 'It's a blessing to be a part of people's lives every single day in the morning, when they're at their most vulnerable and for them to let you in. You bond and connect in a way that very few other shows can," she said. No matter where she goes, Pugliese takes time to stop and talk to people. Whether they're viewers that she meets while running errands or people that she meets while travelling, she manages to form a connection. It's not uncommon for Pugliese to share a laugh or a few tears with those she comes across. 'All of my emotions in my 50s are right at the surface," she said. "I don't know if it's burnout… I'm just raw. All somebody has to say is something nice and I'm bawling… because people don't have to be [nice], so often you only hear about the negatives. When somebody just shoes their kindness and their decency, it goes right to my heart." There's so many things people don't know. They have no ideaDina Pugliese As a public figure, Pugliese has faced more than her fair share of criticism and hurtful comments from strangers. A glimpse into her social media account shows Pugliese with her family, travelling, smiling and enjoying life. Her followers never would have known that privately her family was in the trenches, fighting to hold on to one another. "There's so many things people don't know. They have no idea. I remember for years people would look at Alex and I, we'd share photos when we would travel, because we both love to travel and they'd be like, 'Must be nice' or asking why we don't have any kids," she said. "They had no idea that we tried... It would have been the biggest blessing. The only reason why I stopped trying is because [my husband] was diagnosed with a brain tumour." Now that she's on the other side of things, Pugliese reminds followers often not to rush to judgement. "We really have to be careful because we never know what anybody's going through," she said. "It's curated and it looks a certain way, but they don't now the real truth." While her struggles and public-facing career could have left her hardened, Pugliese remains unapologetic about leading with kindness. "'I've been called 'too nice' like it's a bad thing by bosses… If that's the problem then I am not fixing it because the world needs more nice...," she said. "Just because you're nice, doesn't meant mean you're weak. Just because you're nice doesn't meant mean you're a pushover. "Nice has gotten me burned. Nice has gotten me in some serious predicaments. … You're going to get hurt no matter what, but I choose to still and always lead with kindness."
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Nurse burnout is a huge issue in Utah now more than ever before, especially in rural areas
ST. GEORGE, Utah () — Overworked, understaffed, and underpaid rural working nurses in Utah are burnt out. Unfortunately, this is a reality for some nurses across rural Utah; a reality Melissa Hinton knows all too well. 'Being a nurse in a rural area, you get whatever comes in the door,' Hinton said. The University of Utah says that 11 of 29 of Utah's counties are considered rural, and, in these areas, nursing shortages are becoming the norm. 'It is affecting our healthcare,' Hinton said. With over 30 years of experience in the nursing field, Hinton says it's gotten worse since the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Are we still Safe?': Saratoga Springs community struggles for clarity after double homicide In 2022, the American Nurses Association found that 52% of nurses considered leaving their current positions because of insufficient staffing, and burnout is a huge issue. 'We're often understaffed. We just don't have enough help most of the time. So, nurses are trying to pick up the pieces and that is taxing when you are physically burdened. You know, 12, 13-hour shifts, you go home and there's barely any sleep time,' Hinton said. She says another concern is isolation in these rural areas, impacting both nurses and patients. 'It has made it difficult for patients to have access to care and care in a timely fashion,' Hinton said. Nurses in rural areas often cover a wide region they say with little help. Marissa Courtad is the director of nursing for Amazing Care Home Health. She said they have to turn patients away because they don't have enough staff. 'For a lot of our patients, not having nurses to be able to go help them often means more frequent hospitalizations and longer hospitalizations and typically by the time they get to the point where they're willing to be hospitalized, they're needing a lot more care,' Courtad said. Utah health experts voice concern over RFK Jr.'s changes to COVID vaccine guidelines Dr. Judy Scott echos that concern. 'The biggest problem they have out there is getting qualified people that will work and deal with a variety of things,' Scott said. Rural healthcare providers say they face other challenges, like funding. 'Rural organizations are typically smaller organizations that don't have as much bargaining power for their insurance and benefits so they're not able to offer as much benefit compensation as their urban counterparts so it's not as appealing to go into those rural areas for some,' Kasey Shakespeare, executive director of the Rural Health Association of Utah, said. Despite these challenges, Hinton believes there is a path forward. 'If we can engage more nurses from our rural communities to send them back to rural communities where their friends and family are, then we will have more successful nursing care there,' Hinton said. Is your name Ryan? Denver meetup hopes to set world record at Rockies game Las Vegas police look for 3 who 'may have' caused train derailment Nurse burnout is a huge issue in Utah now more than ever before, especially in rural areas UVU shocks #12 Oregon in NCAA Tournament, 6-5 Increased risk for heat-related illnesses and deaths as temperatures rise: Data Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
