{"id":13405,"date":"2023-06-02T10:29:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T10:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13405"},"modified":"2023-06-02T10:30:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T10:30:10","slug":"study-breaks-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/parents\/study-breaks-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons your teen needs to take study breaks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When exam season is here, it\u2019s helpful to remember the importance of taking those much-needed study breaks. It might sound obvious, but it can be tempting for them to go into last-minute cramming mode. And some teens feel that the longer they study, the better prepped they\u2019ll be.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/parents\/exams-and-revision\/signs-of-burnout-in-teens\/\">burnout<\/a> on the rise and young people feeling more pressure than ever to succeed, they really need to schedule in plenty of breaks and downtime to balance out their hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/health.cornell.edu\/about\/news\/study-breaks-stress-busters#:~:text=Research%20shows%20that%20taking%20purposeful,productivity%2C%20and%20ability%20to%20focus.\">Cornell University<\/a>, taking purposeful breaks from studying \u2013 anywhere from 5-60 minutes \u2013 helps to refresh your brain and body, and increases your productivity and ability to focus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsurprisingly, social media doesn\u2019t count as a \u2018purposeful break,\u2019 as scrolling their socials doesn\u2019t actually give them a mental refresh. Instead, encourage them to try activities that give their mind a proper break \u2013 whether it\u2019s allowing them to breathe, laugh, move their body or properly zone out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they still need persuading, here are 5 surprising benefits of taking study breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. They energise you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Study breaks are a chance for your teen to get away from their desk and re-energise their brains and bodies. Getting fresh air, a change of scenery and moving their body is the ultimate refresh and will help them be more productive when they get back to studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. They help to reduce stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your teen may get stressed at the thought of taking a study break, it can be helpful to explain that breaks actually have the opposite effect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking time away from work can help to calm their central nervous system. The nervous system helps us respond to threats and stressors by putting our body into fight or flight mode.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if your teen is constantly in this mode, it can lead to burnout. <a href=\"https:\/\/sitn.hms.harvard.edu\/flash\/2009\/issue61\/\">Harvard University researchers<\/a> suggest doing a calming activity during breaks to help the body recalibrate \u2013 meditation, exercising and breathwork can all help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. They help you master new skills quicker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/news-releases\/study-shows-how-taking-short-breaks-may-help-our-brains-learn-new-skills\">National Institutes<\/a> of Health study showed that taking short breaks may help our brains learn new things more effectively. Researchers mapped out what happens in our brain when we learn new things like playing a new song on the piano or learning new vocabulary.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They discovered that during rest, our brain rapidly and repeatedly replayed faster versions of the activity seen. Results showed that rest plays just as important a role as practice in learning new things \u2013 as this is when our brains compress and consolidate memories of what we just learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. They help you feel more positive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2018-12793-001\">One study<\/a> found that taking micro-breaks has a positive impact on your mood and performance. Micro-breaks are short breaks like standing up to stretch or making a quick snack. Researchers found that those who took lots of micro-breaks throughout the day were more engaged with their studies and had a more positive attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. They improve your overall health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Active rest and sleep both have a positive effect on the immune system. Taking time out helps to reduce inflammation and decreases the risk of certain diseases. Study breaks also help to curb mental fatigue, replenish you mentally and improve your overall wellbeing. And we can\u2019t argue with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your teen could do with more revision tips and tricks, our tutors are study experts who did the same exams as them in the past few years. Find the right tutor for them <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/view-tutors\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When exam season is here, it\u2019s helpful to remember the importance of taking those much-needed study breaks. It might sound obvious, but it can be tempting for them to go into last-minute cramming mode. 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