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?
我习惯每工作一段时间后就休息一会儿。 我把我的工作时间划分为若干小段，这样可以使我保持较高的工作效率。你是否整天都在埋头工作？
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.”
我们通常觉得那些工作效率较高的人们，“工作起来毫不费劲”并且“看起来并不像工作很努力的样子。”
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.
事实上，据我对这些辛勤工作的人的观察之一就是，他们并不是一直在工作。他们每工作一段时间后就休息一会，以帮助他们更高效的工作。他们知道什么时候该工作，什么时候该休息。
Here are 5 Reasons Why You Should Take a Break Today:
以下是今天你应该休息一下的5个理由：
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.
获得全新视角——如果你整天都在埋头工作，就根本意识不到周遭一切的变化。也许你刚开始你手头的项目，工作的侧重点就已经改变了。停下来休息一会能让你把视线拉远，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.
恢复精力——每个人都需要“能量补给”，否则精力就会被耗尽。我们需要休息也正是这个道理，让身体和大脑能得以恢复。
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——工作时我们很容易分心。适当的休息能让你不再分心，将精力重新集中在更为重要的工作上。
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.
获得建议——没有人能够做到完全独立。他人的建议能为你节省很多时间和精力。或许你手头上正在做的事情他们以前就已经做过，能为你提供很多节省时间的小技巧。
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.
照顾好自己——人生是一场马拉松，而不是短跑。如果一直全力工作，只会筋疲力尽。再好的机器也需要维护。人也一样，一定要照顾好自己。
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.
工作间隙适当的休息，能使你更加高效的工作。不要觉得这是在浪费时间，这会提高你的工作效率。
Here are Tips for Taking a Break From Your Work Today:
下面是一些在工作间隙适当休息的小窍门：
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.
表达期望——让你的同事知道你只是休息一下下，让别人知道这样的短暂休息对你也是很重要的。
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.
休息一小会儿——无论是停下来坐几分钟，还是让你的眼睛离开电脑屏幕一会儿，总之让自己休息一会儿吧。
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.
理清头绪——有时候我们试图采用蛮力方法来解决我们工作上所面临的问题。也许我们退一步考虑时，潜意识里就会突然冒出来我们一直要寻找的答案。让自己的注意力暂时分散到一些无需动脑的事物上，事实上会更有助于你解决问题。
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.
设置时限——休息固然舒服，但职场也是有纪律的，你还得回去工作。设置休息的时限，会使它看上去更为合情合理。
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.
吃点东西——你的身体需要营养，整天只顾工作而不吃饭会对你继续工作产生负面影响。你是那种工作起来就不吃午饭的人吗？休息一会儿，吃点有益于身体健康的东西。水果一直都是不错的选择。
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——去户外进行一次轻快的散步是最好的休息方式之一。它不仅能促进你的血液循环，而且能让你呼吸道新鲜的空气，沐浴到灿烂的阳光。
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!)
学会交际——有时候别人的一点点建议就会给你带来很大帮助。与其继续在你的项目里苦苦思索，不如向他人需求一些帮助或指导。（只是要确保当时他们也在休息！）
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.
许多工作效率高的人就在工作间隙经常适当休息。 今天，我希望你能在工作的时候适当的休息一会儿。也许你就会发现整体上，你的工作效率提高了。