microbreak
Quick mental reset
A microbreak is a brief pause from work or focused activity, typically lasting seconds to a few minutes.
Unlike a coffee break or lunch break, microbreaks are too short to leave your workspace—just enough to rest your eyes, stretch, or reset mentally.
I take microbreaks every hour to avoid screen fatigue.
Research suggests frequent microbreaks reduce strain and improve productivity.
Brief period of time
- instantBriefest unit of time
- minuteSixtieth of an hour
- secondUnit smaller than minute
- intervalDuration between two points
pause · breather · interlude · respite · lull · hiatus · brief · quick
Temporary cessation of activity
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- time-outTemporary halt in activity
- relaxationState of being unwound
- respiteShort pause from hardship
breather · rest · stillness · quiet · calm · ease · relief · recovery
Restore electrical capacity
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- restoreReturn to earlier state
renew · revive · replenish · invigorate · energize · reset · decompress · unwind
Furniture for writing
- screenDisplay or barrier
- computerElectronic calculating device
- officeProfessional work location
- workflowSequential task progression
productivity · focus · concentration · task · pomodoro · timer · ergonomic · stretching
moment
Brief period of time
interval · pause · breather · interlude · respite · lull · hiatus · brief · quick · short
pause
Temporary cessation of activity
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- time-outTemporary halt in activity
- relaxationState of being unwound
respite · breather · rest · stillness · quiet · calm · ease · relief · recovery · stress-relief
recharge
Restore electrical capacity
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
restore · renew · revive · replenish · invigorate · energize · reset · decompress · unwind · recover
desk
Furniture for writing
workflow · productivity · focus · concentration · task · pomodoro · timer · ergonomic · stretching · standing
microbreakvacation
Leisure time away
extended leave · sabbatical · holiday · long weekend · leave of absence