remember to take a lunch break

This is me enjoying a quick bite to eat in the courtyard, after my last lovely client.

No matter what the day brings, I always make time for a lunch break. This is your time to down tools for an hour, so that you can recharge those batteries again.

It is your chance to refuel by eating something, and to clear your mind from work, by focusing on something else, even for a small amount of time.

I am lucky enough to work from home, so I took the opportunity to potter around the garden and water some plants, before going back to work.

Having a lunchtime walk can do wonders, especially if you’ve had a stressful morning, or even to sit chatting with workmates can lift your spirits a great deal. Whatever you choose, taking time away from work will help you release mental tension, so you are ready for whatever the rest of the day may bring.