{"id":162534,"date":"2022-03-10T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T07:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=162534"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:59:07","slug":"study-breaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/study-breaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Breaks: positive effects and 5 tips for students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6bd3tt-24e2ddec9d4a67865843a6128390173b\">\n.flex_cell.av-6bd3tt-24e2ddec9d4a67865843a6128390173b{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground:url(https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Lernpausen-1030x579.jpeg) 50% 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l0h2gz2d-4c9b4e37e81025cf66381b3d8c32d30a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l0h2gz2d-4c9b4e37e81025cf66381b3d8c32d30a{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l0h2gz2d-4c9b4e37e81025cf66381b3d8c32d30a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l0h2gz2d-4c9b4e37e81025cf66381b3d8c32d30a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l0h2gz2d-4c9b4e37e81025cf66381b3d8c32d30a av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Study Breaks: positive effects and 5 tips for students <\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-32aa8e1c6ffcbae42d838925d9b3f0a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by: <strong>Kerstin Lakits, Mar 10, 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-32aa8e1c6ffcbae42d838925d9b3f0a9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>\u201cOne must concede calm relaxation to the inner self, even if one is convinced to lose time by doing nothing.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Saint John of the Cross<\/p>\n<p>Homework, seminar papers and exams are adding up and the To-Do list sometimes seems endless. It\u2019s only natural that you want to study and get everything done as quickly and well as possible \u2013 especially if there is a deadline coming up. It\u2019s exactly then that we cut out breaks, believing that we will get more done. However, we are going to show you why <strong>breaks are crucial<\/strong> to your study success and give you <strong>tips<\/strong> on how to have beneficial study breaks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lxgqjp77-37f43ceff501f4b26af2133675e2f2a8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Why are breaks essential?\">Why are breaks essential?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What should you do in study breaks?\">What should you do in study breaks?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5 tips for practical study breaks\">5 tips for practical study breaks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How often should you take breaks?\">How often should you take breaks?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What happens if you don\u2019t take breaks?\">What happens if you don\u2019t take breaks?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-162534'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Why are breaks essential?\">Why are breaks essential?<\/h2>\n<p>Studying isn\u2019t a sprint, it\u2019s a marathon. Meaning that you cannot study until complete collapse regardless of the consequences. Just like your muscles need time to <strong>regenerate<\/strong> after working out, your brain needs a break as well to be able to perform better afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>Slowly <strong>concentration<\/strong> fades away, you get <strong>sleepier<\/strong> and lose all <strong>motivation<\/strong>. You make more <strong>mistakes<\/strong> and don\u2019t feel <strong>ambitious<\/strong> anymore. These side effects of studying for too long without breaks illustrate how important study breaks are for you and your work.<\/p>\n<p>Many studies and analyses also prove that our brain needs breaks to process and <strong>store<\/strong> complex information. Furthermore, the corresponding <strong>synapses<\/strong> are built during breaks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"What should you do in study breaks?\">What should you do in study breaks?<\/h2>\n<p>Basically everything that provides a <strong>break from thinking<\/strong> to your brain is allowed. Maybe taking a short walk outdoors or relaxing with some music and enjoying the moment helps you to give your mind a break.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In general <strong>moving<\/strong> \u2013 be it running, walking, yoga, strength training, dancing \u2013 is a great way to give your mind a break because you are focusing on your body.<\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>easy tasks<\/strong> like opening the windows, clearing your desk or organising your documents are a great opportunity for your brain to take a moment of rest from exhausting cognitive processes.<\/li>\n<li>It can also be helpful to just let the <strong>mind wander<\/strong> and find <strong>relaxation<\/strong>. Maybe you want to meditate, listen to music or just sit in the sun and listen to the noise around you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"5 tips for practical study breaks\">5 tips for practical study breaks<\/h2>\n<p>We have gathered 5 tips for you so that your future study breaks will be really relaxing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>1. Move your body<\/h3>\n<p>After sitting for a long time, you should give your body a little jump-start. A bit of movement stimulates your <strong>circulation<\/strong> and <strong>blood flow<\/strong>, which provides your brain with more <strong>oxygen<\/strong>. Moreover, the elevated pulse wakes you up again and the movement releases <strong>tension<\/strong> in your body. Yoga, Zumba, running, walking, stretching or whatever you enjoy is perfect for your study breaks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-0d690f27f32c797d9564e9a61eac5d8f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-0d690f27f32c797d9564e9a61eac5d8f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-0d690f27f32c797d9564e9a61eac5d8f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-0d690f27f32c797d9564e9a61eac5d8f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162491 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162491 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Bewegung'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">A little movement during your breaks will be good for you - try it out! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-69ca1b6e661aa55f35dbd5b3ca0faa83\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-69ca1b6e661aa55f35dbd5b3ca0faa83 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-69ca1b6e661aa55f35dbd5b3ca0faa83 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-69ca1b6e661aa55f35dbd5b3ca0faa83 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-22  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162491 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162491 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-1030x685.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Bewegung'  height=\"685\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-1030x685.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-2048x1363.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-1500x998.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Bewegung-705x469.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">A little movement during your breaks will be good for you - try it out! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>2. Fresh air<\/h3>\n<p>Without sufficient <strong>oxygen<\/strong> your brain cannot work. So, open the windows of your room and let fresh air enter. <strong>Regular ventilating<\/strong> is essential for a great work environment. Or spend a few minutes on your balcony or in your garden. If you\u2019re studying in a library or caf\u00e9, you should go outside every once in a while to get some fresh air.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>3. Drinks &amp; Snacks<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to hydrate! Use your break to <strong>refill your bottle<\/strong> and <strong>drink<\/strong> a few sips of water. Or how about some coffee or tea? That will wake you up and give you a rush of energy. Speaking of energy, your brain needs sufficient nutrients to function properly. Therefore, a study break is the perfect time for a <strong>little snack<\/strong>, ideally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/brainfood\/\">brain foods<\/a> like nuts, fruit or vegetables. Then you can get back to your study session!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-29c881086cb9a0903ea57bcb20d18c5a sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-29c881086cb9a0903ea57bcb20d18c5a\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-29c881086cb9a0903ea57bcb20d18c5a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-29c881086cb9a0903ea57bcb20d18c5a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-853fc8b396db41e61f5a334fdde5485a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-853fc8b396db41e61f5a334fdde5485a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-853fc8b396db41e61f5a334fdde5485a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-853fc8b396db41e61f5a334fdde5485a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-30  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162500 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162500 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Meditieren-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Meditieren'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Meditieren-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Meditieren-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Take a moment to reflect and try to switch off for a few minutes amidst the study stress! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>4. Mental relaxation<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes we forget the incredible work our brain does every day. Therefore, you should really let your brain cells relax and not use your break for other mental exercises. You can give your mind a break with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/music-for-studying\/\">right music<\/a> or by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-meditate\/\">meditating<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ma9xqs0k-5ff0a09cbdc08381f9af50a696cde45d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9xqs0k-5ff0a09cbdc08381f9af50a696cde45d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9xqs0k-5ff0a09cbdc08381f9af50a696cde45d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ma9xqs0k-5ff0a09cbdc08381f9af50a696cde45d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162500 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162500 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Meditieren-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Meditieren'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Meditieren-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Meditieren-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Take a moment to reflect and try to switch off for a few minutes amidst the study stress! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>5. No phone<\/h3>\n<p>Breaks are an opportunity to <strong>turn off<\/strong> your mind, not switch on your phone. You\u2019re probably looking at a screen all the time while studying anyways. Your <strong>eyes<\/strong> need a break as well. Moreover, your brain cannot relax if you\u2019re playing Candy Crush or scrolling through your Instagram feed. Leave your phone on your desk and turn it off. The same goes for the TV and the like.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How often should you take breaks?\">How often should you take breaks?<\/h2>\n<p>Some people need more breaks than others. The amount and the length of your breaks depends on many different factors. It\u2019s most important to listen to your body and brain. It\u2019s more than necessary to take a break as soon as you notice first <strong>signals<\/strong> that your performance is getting worse. Your body and your brain are telling you to take a break when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your <strong>concentration<\/strong> fades (distractions, more mistakes\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>You get <strong>tired<\/strong> (yawning repeatedly, heavy eyes\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>You lose all <strong>motivation<\/strong> and ambition<\/li>\n<li>You feel <strong>pain<\/strong> in your neck and shoulder area or lower back<\/li>\n<li>You are <strong>hungry<\/strong> or <strong>thirsty<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even though everybody has their own individual rhythm, there are some guidelines that have proven themselves and which you can take as inspiration for your own break schedule.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 minutes studying: 1 minute <strong>micro-break<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>30 minutes studying: 5 minute <strong>mini-break<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>2 hours studying: 15-20 minute <strong>coffee-break<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>4 hours studying: 1-2 hours <strong>relaxation break<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you tend to forget to take breaks, you can use a <strong>timer<\/strong>. Either your use the timer on your phone or a kitchen timer. If you prefer to have a structured break schedule, you can work with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/pomodoro-technique\/\">pomodoro technique<\/a> for example.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"What happens if you don\u2019t take breaks?\">What happens if you don\u2019t take breaks?<\/h2>\n<p>Science as well as experience show that breaks are essential to studying successfully and for long periods of time. Despite the positive effects of breaks, are there <strong>negative side effects<\/strong> if you don\u2019t take breaks?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Cerebral frequency<\/h3>\n<p>Our brain works at different frequencies depending on the intensity of work. In a relaxed state, our brain sends alpha waves. If we meditate or daydream, we can reach an even deeper level, the so-called theta waves. When we study or perform other exhausting tasks, our brain works with high intensity and sends <strong>gamma waves<\/strong>. However, this gamma frequency can only be reached <strong>from the alpha level<\/strong>. This means that your brain cannot perform on this high level that you need for successful studying without moments where it can come back to the lower frequency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Stress<\/h3>\n<p>If you ignore the signals for a break that your body is sending and force yourself to continue studying without a break, you put your body under stress. Without breaks your body releases certain <strong>hormones<\/strong> that will allow you to continue, but that put your body into a <strong>state of stress<\/strong> at the same time. Chronic and excessive stress is <strong>detrimental<\/strong> to our body and brain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-bf3688ccb26bfb21817c6fc60684859b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-bf3688ccb26bfb21817c6fc60684859b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-bf3688ccb26bfb21817c6fc60684859b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-bf3688ccb26bfb21817c6fc60684859b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162503 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162503 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Stress'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Don&#039;t overwork yourself - long-term it is not good for your mental nor your physical health! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-ec488724d34a12f5b2c8aa4ec01e0f59\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-ec488724d34a12f5b2c8aa4ec01e0f59 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-ec488724d34a12f5b2c8aa4ec01e0f59 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-ec488724d34a12f5b2c8aa4ec01e0f59 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-47  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162503 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162503 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-1030x688.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Stress'  height=\"688\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-1030x688.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-1500x1001.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Stress-705x471.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Don&#039;t overwork yourself - long-term it is not good for your mental nor your physical health! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-f5c2a1847752e6904de183e2b2b39e3a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Neuronal connections<\/h3>\n<p>Studies show that our brain needs breaks to create the necessary neuronal connections to remember information. Without breaks these <strong>neuronal connections are fewer<\/strong> and your brain needs much more time to create connections in the first place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-02ae7090a933c0c6921cbb11a397efd0\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-02ae7090a933c0c6921cbb11a397efd0 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-02ae7090a933c0c6921cbb11a397efd0 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-02ae7090a933c0c6921cbb11a397efd0 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-52  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-162494 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-162494 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Konzentration-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='STUWO Blog Konzentration'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Konzentration-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/STUWO-Blog-Konzentration-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Better to take short breaks to recharge your focus than to spend hours stuck on a task without being able to concentrate! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-fc4e6371b44ac72833c714d4b6433deb av_one_half  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-53bb3d26fdc2272bcdd40065ab042c11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Concentration<\/h3>\n<p>Everybody notices this negative effect immediately. You mind wanders all the time, you cannot remember anything you\u2019ve reviewed and <strong>distractions<\/strong> that pull your brain out of working mode are lurking everywhere. This is a clear signal that your brain is <strong>overwhelmed<\/strong> and needs a break. 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