Before Breakfast Take it outside
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May 8, 2026 A pep talk about reclaiming breaks by stepping outside for fresh air and energy. Practical ideas include lunch walks, coffee breaks, outdoor calls, reading in the sun, and simple standing or laps. Tips for phone-free pauses and using short waits to get outside. Encouragement that even five minutes outdoors can feel refreshing.
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Take Work Breaks Outside
- Take your workday breaks outside whenever possible to feel more refreshed than scrolling on your phone.
- Laura Vanderkam finds eating lunch, having tea, or sitting in the sun between calls energizes her without taking extra time away from work.
Laura's Spring Morning Outside Routine
- Laura Vanderkam personally shifts morning rituals outdoors, drinking coffee on the porch and running outside instead of on a treadmill.
- She credits spring's mild weather, blooming flowers, and singing birds for making outdoor routines appealing.
Outdoor Breaks Amplify Intentional Breaks
- Intentional breaks taken twice a day become more energizing when people go outside as part of the practice.
- In Laura Vanderkam's Big Time challenge, hundreds who added outdoor breaks reported their pauses felt more revitalizing over the week.