Workplace Wellness

noun a short period of time during which a person stops working or studying to rest and have a cup of coffee

• The employees are entitled to a 15-minute coffee break in the morning and afternoon.
• Let's take a quick coffee break before we dive back into work.
• Hey, wanna sneak out for a coffee break with me?
• Sometimes taking a coffee break can help clear your mind and boost productivity.

noun a reluctance or unwillingness to do something

• She was unable to attend the meeting due to her sudden indisposition.
• He couldn't make it to the party because of his indisposition.
• I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, must be some sort of indisposition.
• His constant negativity is like an emotional indisposition that affects everyone around him.

noun a state of lacking energy or enthusiasm

• The patient's listlessness was a concerning symptom of their illness.
• I can't shake this feeling of listlessness today, I just don't have any motivation.
• I was feeling so listless after staying up all night playing video games.
• The stagnant economy was characterized by a sense of listlessness among investors.

noun a practice where an individual focuses their mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state

• Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
• I find that meditation really helps me relax and clear my mind after a long day.
• I'm gonna go zen out with some meditation to chill out.
• Meditation is like hitting the reset button for your mind and soul.

adjective describing the state of being tired or drowsy

• After a long day of work, I felt very sleepy and decided to go to bed early.
• I'm so sleepy right now, I can barely keep my eyes open.
• I was feeling mad sleepy, so I crashed on the couch for a quick nap.
• The old building looked sleepy, with its faded paint and overgrown garden.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• In order to be successful in business, it is important to strike a balance between risk-taking and caution.
• When planning a party, it's essential to strike a balance between having enough food and drinks for everyone.
• Dude, you gotta strike a balance between studying and partying if you want to pass your exams.
• Life is like a tightrope walk, always trying to strike a balance between work and play.

noun a short break or pause, especially for rest or refreshment

• During our meeting, we will need to take five minutes to review the financial reports.
• Let's take five and grab a coffee before we continue working.
• Hey, why don't we take five and chill for a bit?
• Sometimes it's important to step back and take five to reassess the situation.

noun the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress

• It is important to prioritize self-care by engaging in activities that promote mental and physical well-being.
• Don't forget to take care of yourself by practicing self-care regularly.
• Make sure you're looking after yourself with some self-care time.
• Self-care is like putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others on a plane.

noun a Swahili word meaning 'arrival' or 'reaching a destination'

verb to arrive or reach a destination

• In Sweden, it is common to have a fika break in the afternoon.
• Let's meet for a fika at the café later.
• I could really go for a fika right now, how about you?
• Having a fika with a good book is my idea of a perfect afternoon.

noun a term used to describe a phenomenon where individuals experience symptoms of illness during weekends or vacation time, but not during work days

• Leisure sickness is a term used to describe the phenomenon of getting sick during weekends or vacations.
• I always seem to come down with leisure sickness whenever I finally have time off work.
• I swear, every time I plan a fun trip, I end up with leisure sickness and have to cancel.
• For some people, leisure sickness is a sign of their body's need to slow down and relax.