Why taking a lunch break could be a bigger deal than you think

In today’s fast-paced work culture, career success is often equated with big milestones like job promotions or salary bumps.

But a recent LinkedIn post by a Nicolette Cachia, founder of Nudge and warranted mental health counsellor and coach, challenges this narrative, highlighting the critical importance of “small wins” that can significantly impact everyone’s well-being.

The post shares authentic examples from clients’ experiences: Taking a proper lunch break after years of skipping it, turning off work email notifications after hours without guilt, and finally scheduling overdue one-on-one meetings with managers to discuss career development.

These everyday actions may seem minor, yet they represent meaningful progress in establishing boundaries, regaining agency, and sustaining momentum.

“And don’t get me wrong, I love a big win. But the small ones are just as important,” she emphasised in her post.

Ms Cachia stressed that avoiding burnout and maintaining engagement at work doesn’t always require a job change.

Instead, it’s about creating a work environment where employees feel empowered to manage their time and energy, set clear boundaries, and build consistent progress – even in small increments.