We've deciphered four key reasons to take a legitimate break today, after speaking to Terence Fung, chief strategy officer of leading mobile gaming company Storm8. As a busy executive familiar with all the distractions of technology, he provided us with his expertise on the matter.

1. Downtime gives you greater focus.

Though it might sound counterintuitive to get off task in order to stay on task, mental breaks will assist you in returning to a project or starting a new one with renewed focus. "There is only so much attention you can give a task before productivity diminishes," Fung asserts. "Taking time to divert your attention to something else, whether that's playing a game on your phone or taking a walk, will help you tackle your to-dos with greater focus."

2. It solidifies your memories.

Fung recommends a quick power nap - no more than 20 minutes - or a brisk walk alone. If you do this, "you're able to clear out information picked up during the day, and the most important information gets filed into long-term memory. When you return to work, your mind is free to pick up new information, which can enhance memory performance."

If you never take a break from your work, your ability to be creative diminishes. "Your tired brain can't make the creative connections it could if it was more relaxed," Fung says. "When you take time to relax, your mind can relax as well, allowing creative thoughts to flow more freely."

4. It improves your physical health.

If you chain yourself to your cubicle every day, you may want to consider unlocking your shackles for a bit. "We all know that sitting at your desk can wreak havoc on your posture and eyes, so remember to regularly take time to stretch and divert your attention away from your monitor," Fung says. "It'll improve your stamina and energy level over the long haul."