Lunch break: restoration of working capacity

Lunch break - one of the most pleasant and very important moments for a working day, this is the time of rest and recuperation. Let's spend restoration of working capacity not only on the physical, but also on the emotional level.

Siesta at lunch time

Scientists around the world recognize the short sleep after lunch regenerative, having a refreshing effectand increasing effectiveness. Not only scientists, but also trade unions of many countries recommend practicing afternoon nap in the workplace. In Spain, an afternoon nap (siesta) is a feature of their work schedule. In Japan and Manhattan equipped special rooms for relaxation, in which the employee can enjoy a dream. In such rooms a special temperature is maintained, sounds of nature are reproduced, due to which a person is distracted from negative thoughts and tuned to a healthy dream. True, the pleasure of sleep during work costs from 10 dollars. But in one of the Brazilian companies for leisure hammocks are stretched, and the afternoon nap is absolutely free.

Because of the features of the biorhythm human body by about 3 o'clock in the afternoonactivity decreases, a person feels drowsy, care is reduced, which means that he performs work less efficiently. To cheer up, employees drink coffee and tea. But according to experts, do not fight with the internal clock of the body by artificial methods. Sleep should not exceed 15-20 minutes. For half an hour a person enters a phase of deep sleep, after which it is more difficult to wake up, and he is not so productive.

What to do in the lunch break to restore efficiency

To ensure that during the lunch break the restoration of working capacity was productive, pleasant and fun, the owners of offices go to different tricks.

If the weather and the construction of the building allows, it is possible take the kitchen to the roof of the house. In addition, there may be a mini-golf and places for an afternoon nap.

As you know, citrus fruits increase the attention, concentration and immunity of a person. Include in the lunch ration oranges or fresh lemons, they will certainly cheer you up.

With the consent of the staff, you can ignite directly at the office aromatic lamp with essential oils (citrus, rosemary, bergamot, cypress, sage, jasmine).

Remember the "fuel" for the brain and filling with vitamins. Recently gaining popularity chocolate fountains and fondue. In the kitchen you can place one of these devices. At lunchtime, you can cut various fruits and dip them into chocolate with the help of skewers. This occupation will not only satisfy the hunger, but will also raise the mood. Creative employees can practice the art of making chocolate fondue, and how to properly prepare a chocolate fondue will tell the Country of Soviets.

If, after a delicious lunch, the staff has time left, and to start working there is no possibility, many employees are engaged in self-education. Scientists have proved that the information read at this time is better absorbed, and the time allotted for the restoration of working capacity will be spent with advantage.

Some office book lovers arrange hiking in secondhand bookshops at lunchtime.

Sometimes in the pursuit of positive emotions, office staff conduct time at the playground next to the office.

In Japan, in some offices, the rooms are equipped with stuffed superintendent. An employee who is dissatisfied with anything can release his anger to this scarecrow without harming anyone.

On the restoration of efficiency are positively affected walk in the fresh air in the park and small physical exercise, for example, playing table tennis or darts.

Even such interior items as aquarium, indoor plants, and a view from the window contribute to relaxation and positively affect the recovery of employee performance.