Don't confuse diversions with breaks . Getting up from your desk to shoot the breeze with other agents in the office does not constitute a break. Instead, you're merely substituting one activity for another. This shift is what helps to maximize your productivity and focus. Break for a brief period .
Breaks are for a brief period.
In contrast, diversions can actually pull you off track by becoming an extended activity. This is especially true when physical exercise, alcohol, or other recreational activities diminish productivity. Create a supportive environment . Many agents take their files home to work on in front of the television or even in their bedrooms. By bringing your work into your break areas, you reduce your work effectiveness as well as your break effectiveness.