All across the country its getting warmer. And, as it usually does around this time of the year, it is getting harder and harder to grind out each day at the office. It is important on days like that to find ways to break up the day and keep yourself moving. That is why I would recommend getting out of the office for lunch as much as possible. It is enough that you spend 40-50-60+ hours at the office each week, you don’t need to add to it by eating there too. It is the perfect break to the day, and it will keep the motivation level higher to get you through nice warm days like this. Happy Friday, see you in May!

1. MIDDLE OF THE DAY. Lunch is the perfect timing for a break becomes right in the middle of the work day. If you are going to break up the time, there is no better time to leave the office. By the time you get back, you will be refreshed and ready to crack down for the next couple of hours.

2. SIT OUTSIDE. If the weather permits, there is nothing better than sitting outside during lunch. This gives you a chance to enjoy the weather and get out of that stuffy office. There is nothing better than sitting there, eating your sandwich, and letting the sun bake away your stress.

3. MEET WITH CLIENTS. Lunch is the perfect opportunity to meet with clients casually during your busy week. Take advantage of some of the extra time you have to improve your client relations. And if there are no clients to meet with, go out with colleagues and friends to get your mind off of work, which leads me to my next point.

4. CLEAR YOUR HEAD. No matter what, getting out of the office is like an escape from the pressures of work. Just sitting down for a short meal somewhere other than the office allows you to drift away and think about anything else other than whatever you are working on. That way you do not have the extra stress of work leaving the office with you.

5. ENJOY THE MEAL. It is far easier to fully enjoy a meal outside of the office than in it. End of story.