Most people assume it’s good to take a few breaks during the day — grab a coffee, make a personal call, check Facebook — and then return to work refreshed. But those non-work related breaks may be making you more tired and distracted.

Detaching from work is only beneficial if it’s over a longer period of time. If you need a break — and we all do — try writing out a to-do list or giving a colleague a compliment instead of drinking a caffeinated beverage or listening to music. If you do something work-related during those brief times you’ll be more engaged and energized. At the end of the day, you can punch out and pursue those non-work conversations and hobbies.