Suggest walking meetings
Need to chat with a colleague? Instead of shooting them an email or meeting in a conference room, ask if they’d like to walk and talk somewhere in the building or outside. Various studies have shown that walking has a beneficial effect on creative thinking by pumping more blood and oxygen around your body, including your brain. Plus, your colleague will likely welcome the opportunity to stretch their legs too.
Clean up your desk
Work areas have a way of getting cluttered and disorganized before you even realize it. Take it as an excuse to stand up and throw away old scraps of paper and food (bonus points if you walk to a trash can that’s far away) and wipe down your desk and keyboard, which are breeding grounds for bacteria. Taking a break will help you refocus on your work, and cleaning your work area will help you prevent catching an illness (especially during flu season).
