In many Nigerian and African workplaces, long hours are still seen as a sign of commitment. Unfortunately, this culture is silently driving burnout, poor health, and reduced productivity.
A micro-rest policy—short recovery breaks built into the workday—can transform how employees perform without reducing output.
For African workplaces facing:
Staff shortages
Economic pressure
High workload expectations
Limited access to mental health support
Micro-rest offers a low-cost, high-impact solution.
Short pauses between tasks help workers reset mentally, reduce errors, and stay engaged—especially in high-stress sectors like finance, tech, healthcare, maritime, and public service.
At DistressPerson.com, we advocate for culturally relevant mental health solutions that fit African realities—not imported policies that don’t work locally.
Healthy workers build sustainable businesses.

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