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Set a timer. Work for 30 minutes to an hour – and then take a 10 – 20-minute break. If you're pulling an all-day study session, especially before finals, you may want to consider some longer breaks.

Type of BreakSuggested ActivitiesMoveMove Connect with nature or a streetscape Change your environment Do a small choreNourish your body and mindMeditate Take a power nap Drink coffee or tea Have a healthy snack Listen to musicSocializeCall a friend Reach out to family Speak with a roommate1 more row

Research shows that taking purposeful breaks (anywhere from 5–60 minutes) from studying to refresh your brain and body increases your energy, productivity, and ability to focus. Keep in mind: social media doesn't work well as a “purposeful break” (see the research).

The length of your break should depend on how long you've been working, and therefore how long you need to recharge. If you're using the Pomodoro method, take a 5-minute break every 25 minutes. However, if you've just spent the last two hours working through difficult math theorems, then a 20-30 minute break is fine.

Every 3 hours take 30-60 minutes break time! SUSTAIN: Drink a glass of water during each of your breaks. Prep some healthy snacks to eat during breaks like fruits, nuts, or cereal bars! BREATHE: Fresh air can help restart your mind by oxygenating your brain!

Top Benefits of Taking Breaks at Work Give you time to reevaluate goals. Increase productivity and help the mind refocus. Lessen injuries, body aches, and pains. Improve creativity. Reduce stress. Boost employee engagement. Improve mental health and give employees opportunities to use your company's mental health program.

After reviewing all the studies and research that's out there, here's my best advice: Take SHORT breaks – say 5 to 15 minutes – every hour or so. Take a longer break – at least 30 minutes – every 2 to 4 hours (depending on your task).

Cirillo recommends students take a five-minute study break every 25 minutes.

Set a timer. Work for 30 minutes to an hour – and then take a 10 – 20-minute break. If you're pulling an all-day study session, especially before finals, you may want to consider some longer breaks.

Type of BreakSuggested ActivitiesMoveMove Connect with nature or a streetscape Change your environment Do a small choreNourish your body and mindMeditate Take a power nap Drink coffee or tea Have a healthy snack Listen to musicSocializeCall a friend Reach out to family Speak with a roommate1 more row

Research shows that taking purposeful breaks (anywhere from 5–60 minutes) from studying to refresh your brain and body increases your energy, productivity, and ability to focus. Keep in mind: social media doesn't work well as a “purposeful break” (see the research).

The length of your break should depend on how long you've been working, and therefore how long you need to recharge. If you're using the Pomodoro method, take a 5-minute break every 25 minutes. However, if you've just spent the last two hours working through difficult math theorems, then a 20-30 minute break is fine.

Every 3 hours take 30-60 minutes break time! SUSTAIN: Drink a glass of water during each of your breaks. Prep some healthy snacks to eat during breaks like fruits, nuts, or cereal bars! BREATHE: Fresh air can help restart your mind by oxygenating your brain!

Top Benefits of Taking Breaks at Work Give you time to reevaluate goals. Increase productivity and help the mind refocus. Lessen injuries, body aches, and pains. Improve creativity. Reduce stress. Boost employee engagement. Improve mental health and give employees opportunities to use your company's mental health program.

After reviewing all the studies and research that's out there, here's my best advice: Take SHORT breaks – say 5 to 15 minutes – every hour or so. Take a longer break – at least 30 minutes – every 2 to 4 hours (depending on your task).

Cirillo recommends students take a five-minute study break every 25 minutes.