Inspiration report–Promoting Well-Being Through Break Time Photographer and Walking Activities

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Inspiration report

Promoting Well-Being Through Break Time Photographer and Walking Activities

Summary

The Break Time Photographer and Walking Activities initiative at the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) aimed to promote staff well-being through creative, self-directed activities. Based on the concerns over workplace stress, as a well-being committee member, I designed and launched the Walking Timer project to encourage staff to walk during breaks and log their activity in a shared spreadsheet. The program evolved into the Break-Time Photographer initiative, inviting staff to share photos taken during walks via a QR code-linked Google Form. These images are displayed in a gallery widget on the INFO 287 blog, turning break walks into storytelling opportunities that reduce stress and build community. This well-being activity also promotes interval walking training, a health-boosting method alternating slow and fast walking. The design idea emphasizes user participation, creativity, and technology. It showcases leadership in promoting well-being and connection among staff, enhancing the library’s culture through physical activity, artistic expression, and digital engagement.