9 weird and wonderful things to do during your lunch break
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9 weird and wonderful things to do during your lunch break
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Does every day feel the same?
It might, if you’re among the one in four
workers that complains of ‘chronic
boredom’
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Why should we fight boredom?
Because it causes a lack of
concentration, sees us make more
mistakes and we’re more likely to
crack open the wine at night
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Here are 9 lunchtime
activities designed
to boost your energy
and leave you
smiling
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1. Visit the (kitten) library
Workers at the County Office in
Las Cruces, New Mexico
de-stress at lunchtime thanks to a
kitten playpen in their lobby
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2. It’s lunch so it must be kitten time! It hosts cats from local shelters
Employees sign in, play with a kitten
and sign out
Petting animals is reported to lower
blood pressure, reduce risk of illnesses
and reduce stress and anxiety
And 100 of the cats have been adopted so far
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3. Hit the lunch beat! Non-stop midday raves
Launched in Stockholm in 2010 and
now across the globe
A chance to exercise and unwind
before heading back to work
NB. You’re not allowed to talk shop
and you have to dance at all times
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4. Hear a lunchtime lecture
RSA (Royal Society for the
Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers
and Commerce) hosts midday lectures
on everything from economics to
sustainable design
Plus universities across the UK regularly
give 30 min to 1 hour talks on law, art,
literature and a whole host of subjects
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5. Have a ‘K Lunch’
Lunchtime karaoke, a.k.a. ‘K Lunch’, is
well loved among office workers in
Hong Kong
Belting out their favourite hits for
diners’ entertainment, a Sushi buffet
lunch is usually provided, all for a few
HK dollars
Chinese restaurants in the UK are
now offering similar packages
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6. Network with Getlunched.com
Enabling professionals to meet over lunch, this online network connects
members’ LinkedIn profiles, location and availability
Seek advice, hold creative meetings and forge business connections
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7. Cook, eat and run
L’Atelier des Chefs in London
teaches participants how to make
a main course, with time to eat the
results
All in 30 minutes in the middle of the
day
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8. Make time for mindfulness
Increase your focus and attention for the rest of the day by attending a
lunch hour mindfulness session
Guided meditation sessions designed to help you focus on the present and
direct your thoughts more effectively
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9. Put the boot in
From star jumps, squats and spotty
dogs to lunges and the plank, try out
all the latest fitness moves in a
lunchtime Bootcamp at your nearest
park
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