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Recharge. Reset. Recess.

Black, hand-drawn doodles of a lightning bolt, RFP which spells out Req For Play, arrows pointing at the BOOKING INFO button, stars, an ice cream cone and more arrows and stars to decorate a business memo mimicking doodles when you're in a boring meeting

The Recess Reset

Play More.

Our Mission

It's simple: PLAY MORE.

 

We bring recess to work so employees can disconnect, recharge, and reset. 

Recess is the reset button we all need—especially now. 

 

With stress being at an all-time high and burnout the new norm, your lifestyle, workplace wellness, and work environments are taking a hit. 

Recess is here to break the cycle of stress and burnout!

Our Services

We invite you and your team to play​,
like they did as kids, during recess.

We bring the supplies and permission to play, breathe, reflect, and reset during your workday. It's all fun and games. Literally.
(And some deep breaths or quiet time, too.) 

1

Recess

Whether it's for a one-hour break, staff retreat, brainstorm, or all-day event, we bring the supplies and fun.

 

You supply the space and the people!

Price range based on customized activities including:

  • Puzzles, Games, Crafts

  • Journal/Reflection Session

  • Chair Yoga

  • Breathwork/Body Scan

  • Artist-Led Projects


Each participant will learn a new practice, stretch, or self-care technique to use beyond the day. 

2

Mini Recess

Looking for a shorter team reset? 

Book us for 20, 40 or 60-minute virtual sessions as needed to give your team a much needed break during the workday.

3

Mindful Meeting Mgmt

Want to plan an event that isn't boring, provides enough breaks and people stay engaged?

 

The Recess Reset can work with you to create a mindful agenda for MAXIMUM impact WITHOUT major fatigue.

We advise on the structure of activities to maintain a productive flow throughout the event/day. 

Picture of Tanja and Erin in black tops against a multi-colored door -- founders of The Recess Reset

Led by women who’ve experienced burnout firsthand, Recess offers thoughtfully curated experiences that invite your team to creatively integrate stress management into their day, offering a much-needed reset.

Employee wellbeing isn't just a checked box or theme of the month.

It's everyday.

The Recess Reset provides an experience that empowers your team to unwind, decompress, reset, and thrive. 

 

Our approach to work AND fun can help you foster a culture where workplace wellness and productivity go hand-in-hand!

Not convinced? Check out the Science of Play 

and ROI of Play pages. 

"I really liked the ability to set aside time for fun that was present. It was an allotted amount of time to really focus on recharging and refueling which feels rare to get nowadays."

2025 Recess Participant
The ABA Immigration Justice Project 

Pause & Reflect with us every month!

Sample some of the tools that make RECESS special. 


These sessions are approx. 15 minutes long.

We'll stay on for questions; otherwise, you can hop off whenever you are ready –– no strings attached!

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