Project
presentation
Presented by group 6
Why should you rest at least a whole day a
week?
Rest helps the body recover
and recharge, reducing the risk
01. of stress-related illnesses such
Enhancing as high blood pressure, heart
disease, and diabetes.
Physical and
Mental Health
A day of rest improves mental
health, reduces stress and
02. anxiety, and creates a feeling of
refreshment and renewal to
start the new work week.
Personal Growth
Use your day off to learn
something new or improve
existing skills. This could be
anything from taking an online
course, reading books on subjects
of interest, or participating in
workshops.
Rest time is an opportunity to
pursue personal hobbies, relax,
and enhance creativity ,
contributing to an improved
quality of life.
Strengthened
Relationships
Time off from work provides opportunities
to engage with your broader social network,
including extended family, community
groups, and social clubs.
Dedicating a day to spend with family and
friends allows you to engage in meaningful
activities and conversations, which helps
strengthen emotional bonds.
Participate in community events, volunteer
work, or local clubs. This can enhance your
sense of belonging and contribute to your
social support system.
Pause, Reflect, Decide
“Taking a day break provides you with
an opportunity to step back, reflect on
your work and daily life, catch your
breath, and gain clarity for making
informed decisions about your next
steps.”
A 2013 survey found that 68%
of adults feel less stressed when According to APA
they have adequate rest and
recreation time during the week.
Rest A survey shows that 64% of
According to the
people feel refreshed and
1day/week excited to return to work after a
University of Mannheim
day off
in Germany
Research shows that people who
According to Gallup
spend at least one day a week
completely resting have a 35% lower
survey
risk of cardiovascular disease than
those who do not have a fixed day off.
Overwork Killed More Than
745,000 People In A Year,
WHO Study Finds
Statistics Of Working 55 hours/week face an
estimated 35% higher risk of a
Overwork stroke and a 17% higher risk of
dying from heart disease
Source: www.npr.org
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/17/997
In 2016, 488 million people were
462169/thousands-of-people-are- exposed. 2000-2016, the number
dying-from-working-long-hours-a- of deaths from heart disease
new-who-study-finds
increased by 42%, and from
stroke by 19%,
