Disruption of day-to-night changes in circadian gene expression with chronic tendinopathy
Improving circadian rhythm may help with recovery from tendon injury
Recovery
Time spent in outdoor light is associated with mood, sleep, and circadian rhythm-related outcomes: A cross-sectional and longitudinal study in over 400,000 UK Biobank participants
Research shows that for every extra hour spent outdoors, you’re more likely to be happier, and to lower the likelihood of depression and antidepressant use.
“Give me a break!” A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of micro-breaks for increasing well-being and performance
Micro-breaks have a statistically significant effect on vigour and fatigue
Work, recovery activities, and individual well-being: A diary study
Work related activities during leisure time have a negative impact on situational well-being.
How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature
Going for a walk in nature can help prevent against mental strain and potentially disease.
Effects of work-family conflict on employee’s well-being
Working parents experience better recovery when they psychologically distance themselves from work.
Enhancing Daily Well-being at Work through Lunchtime Park Walks and Relaxation
Lunchtime walks lead to better concentration and less fatigue in the afternoon.
Recovery, Health, and Job Performance: Effects of Weekend Experiences
Low social activity and absence of positive work reflection during the weekend are strong predictors of burnout and poor general well-being.
The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance
In addition to deliberate practice, deliberate rest is also used by the “Top Performers” to increase their performance – an often overlooked element of this research by K. Anders Ericsson, Ralf Th. Krampe, and Clemens Tesch-Romer.
Short and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption
Optimising recovery from work can restore energy and mental resources, which in turn could decrease the development of sleep disorders and cardiovascular disease.