Pause on Purpose: A Break Before You Break | Lu'lu Islami | TEDxAvicenna Cinere School

Burnout Prevalence & Impact - A study in Southeast Asia reported Indonesia's burnout prevalence at 63% in 2022, with 37% experiencing high levels and 26% very high levels [6] - Burnout negatively impacts mental health, productivity, and relationship quality [7] The Importance of Pauses & Boundaries - The speech emphasizes the importance of taking breaks to protect well-being and prevent burnout [2][3] - Setting boundaries is crucial for protecting personal space and time [8] - An experiment showed that short breaks during a 45-minute task improved attention and performance [9][10][11] Strategies for Implementation - The speech suggests responding calmly and firmly to those who expect constant availability [13][14] - It recommends communicating boundaries clearly and consistently, while remaining flexible [15][16] - The speech encourages using time off for activities like meditation or journaling [15] Addressing Potential Challenges - The speech acknowledges that setting boundaries may lead to misunderstandings or perceptions of being less committed [13][14] - It suggests prioritizing tasks and completing what can be done first to enjoy time peacefully [16]