# @iamshaunspencer on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C5mCd8yATG3
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61870623-iamshaunspencer-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/c1c503b5cc.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-04-10T20:29:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Shaun Spencer (@iamshaunspencer) — https://gondola.cc/iamshaunspencer

## Caption

How many people can relate to this…… Being glued to our screens, deadlines looming, and our bodies feeling like they're turning into pretzels. Your back is sore, your shoulders are tight, and your neck is stiff. 

But what if I told you a quick 45-second to 90-second break could boost your focus, improve your mood, and even prevent pain?

These are some of the benefits of a short break and stretch! Let’s look at some of the benefits and why:

* Sitting is the new smoking: Sitting and staying hunched over all day wreaks havoc on your posture for one, but ultimately can cause extreme back pain in the long run. Along with this, it can help improve circulation and breathing. 

* Boost brainpower: Sometimes we need a mental refresh. By taking the time to get out of your chair and start stretching, you will increase your blood flow to the brain, which can sharpen your focus and enhance creativity.

* Relieve aches and pains: Tight muscles lead to discomfort and potential injuries, but regular stretching keeps your body limber and reduces the risk of unnecessary pain.

* Mental Relief and Stimulation! Taking time, every 30 to 45 min, to move your body can instantly improve your mood and energize you so you can work smarter and longer. 

So the next time you find yourself working a long shift or studying, and having a little back pain, discomfort, or mental blocks, step away from what you are doing and take a quick break to refresh your mind and your body. 

#sprintingtosuccess #theexectiveathlete #executive #businessprofessional #entrepreneurlife #officework #stretching

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officework, entrepreneurlife, theexectiveathlete, businessprofessional, sprintingtosuccess, stretching, executive

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