The Importance of Taking Breaks

Outline: The Importance of Taking Breaks. Prepared by Joseph Jubril Robinson

1. Introduction

"In our fast-paced world, taking breaks can feel like a luxury—but it's actually a necessity for staying productive and creative."

- Background: Taking regular breaks is essential for maintaining both mental and physical health, as it helps reduce stress, improve focus, and prevent burnout.

- Thesis Statement: Building Internet Village helps me relax, recharge, and improve my overall performance in both work and school.

2. Description of the Hobby

- What is Internet Village? "Internet Village is a digital creative world where I combine website and business development with mentorship, events, and community projects. It allows me to express my creativity while helping others build their own ideas and businesses."

- How did you get interested in building it? "I became interested in building Internet Village because of my passion for digital creativity and helping others. I wanted to create a space where people could bring their ideas to life through website and business development while building a supportive community."

- What tools or platforms do you use? To build Internet Village, I use a variety of digital tools and platforms. For website development, I use platforms llike, Wix, coding with HTML JavaScript and CSS. I also use Canva for graphic design, Google Workspace for collaboration, Microsoft 365 and social media platforms to promote community events and projects."

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- How often do you work on it? "I work on Internet Village several times a week, usually in the evenings or on weekends. Whether it's designing websites, planning events, or mentoring others, I dedicate time consistently because it's something I'm passionate about and enjoy doing."

3. Benefits for Mental and Physical Health

- How does working on Internet Village help you unwind? "Working on Internet Village helps me unwind by giving me a creative outlet where I can focus on something I enjoy. Building websites, planning events, and mentoring others allows me to step away from distractions and channel my energy into something positive and fulfilling."

- Does it give you a sense of creativity and accomplishment? "Internet Village gives me a strong sense of creativity and accomplishment. Every time I complete a website or help someone with their business idea, I feel proud knowing that I'm turning ideas into reality and making a positive impact on the community."

- How does it reduce stress or help you disconnect from daily responsibilities? "Working on Internet Village helps me reduce stress by allowing me to focus on something I'm passionate about. When I'm building websites or planning community projects, I become fully engaged in the creative process, which helps me disconnect from daily responsibilities and clear my mind."

4. Body Paragraph 3: Impact on Work/School Performance

- How does taking breaks to build Internet Village make you more focused? "Taking breaks to build Internet Village helps me return to work and school with a clearer mind. Spending time on something I enjoy gives me a mental reset, making it easier to focus on tasks and stay productive."

- Does it improve your problem-solving skills or creativity? "Building Internet Village improves my problem-solving skills and creativity by challenging me to find solutions for website designs, business ideas, and community projects. Every project pushes me to think outside the box and come up with new ways to help others."

- Personal example of feeling more refreshed or productive after working on your village. "After spending time working on Internet Village, I often feel more refreshed and motivated to tackle school or work tasks. For example, if I'm feeling stuck on an assignment, taking a break to design a website or plan an event helps clear my mind and gives me a fresh perspective when I return to my work."

5.- Summarize why breaks are essential for balance.

- Reflect on how Internet Village helps you recharge. "Building Internet Village helps me taking breaks, which is essential for maintaining a healthy balance between work, school, and personal life. Breaks give the mind time to recharge, reduce stress, and boost creativity, which helps improve overall well-being and productivity."

- Final thought: Taking breaks isn't just about resting—it's about doing something you love to fuel your mind.