When we study, regular breaks are essential to our well-being and help us maintain our performance. A short break every half-hour makes us more alert, improves our concentration, and enhances our focus. Here, the student health services and the library offer tips on various ways to take an active break, so put down your computer or book and try something from the pause menu below.

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Bead, knit, crochet, carve, cut and paste, build with Lego, fold origami, and make a fortune teller with materials you have at home.

Put on your favourite song and dance!

Take a short walk around the block. Fresh air and daylight energise you.

More PAUSE activities

At the Orkanen Library, you can find more tips for active breaks. There are five different PAUSE stations where you can do puzzles, knit, play games, colour, or take an art walk.