Every number or study we mention, where it comes from, and what it did and didn't test.
What we say: In one survey of 1,004 US full-time workers, 82% said they had experienced the Sunday scaries.
Source: Adobe Acrobat, Sunday scaries research.
What it was: A self-reported survey of 1,004 US full-time employees (margin of error about ±3%), run by a company with a commercial interest. It describes how people in the US said they feel. It doesn't describe everyone, and it isn't a health study.
What we say: Short breaks between tasks are linked with feeling less drained.
Source: Albulescu P, Macsinga I, Rusu A, et al. "Give me a break!" A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of micro-breaks for increasing well-being and performance. PLoS One. 2022;17(8):e0272460. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272460.
What it was: A review that pooled 22 samples (2,335 people) on breaks of 10 minutes or less. People reported slightly more energy and slightly less tiredness. The effects were small, and there was no overall effect on work performance.
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