Take 15

 

We hope that you have enjoyed our Take 15 campaign this month and have managed to have a Take 15 event of your own with your team.

 

We wanted to finish this month’s blog reminding you all of the importance of Taking 15 for your mental wellbeing

 

Life can be hectic, and it’s easy to get wrapped up in day to day challenges at work and at home.

This month Aramark encouraged all our team members and customers to take 15 minutes away from TVs, computers, phone calls, and smart phones to connect with a colleague or friend.

 

According to a study headed by John Trougakos, Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the University of Toronto, when employees take breaks at work,  they become less fatigued and have more energy. They also increase their ability to focus and problem solve. Trougakos’ study also found that taking time off during breaks and interacting with your co-workers made for a more positive work environment for everyone. A more positive work environment equates with less stress, and less stress leads to higher productivity and problem-solving abilities for everyone.

 

According to James A. Levine, a Professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, workers don’t take enough breaks — especially breaks involving movement. He has done studies showing that workers who remain sedentary throughout the day are impairing their health. “The design of the human being is to be a mobile entity,” says Dr Levine, who is also a proponent of standing, and even walking, while working and during meetings. So remember to TAKE 15 at least once a day – grab a cuppa with a friend, go for a walk around the office block or simply take time to do some yoga/meditation exercises away from your work environment.

 

So remember to TAKE 15 at least once a day – grab a cuppa with a friend, go for a walk around the office block or simply take time to do some yoga/meditation exercises away from your work environment.

 

Why not re-watch the take 15 video to remind yourself of how important it is to Take time out regularly by clicking HERE.