Whether you call it a break, a breather, a siesta or a time-out…its purpose is restoration.  Rest isn’t a luxury – it’s necessary – especially if you’re experiencing difficulty concentrating, thinking clearly or remembering things.  Taking a break can be revitalizing–like the old engrained  “coffee breaks” of the work force – it allows just enough time to step away from the task at hand and break that concentration of work.  Comparable to how athletes regularly take a break from their grueling routines and how our heart takes a rest between beats – we can’t expect our mind and bodies to go non-stop! Continue reading →