I know it's pointless to continue, so I take a break from work.

我知道继续将毫无意义，因此我停止工作小憩一会。

youdao

Note: this may be where reasons that you label as "silly" or insignificant come in, like "I enjoy having an excuse to take a break from work for a cigarette".

注意：这些原因可能就是你认为“蠢的”或不上台面的原因，像“我可以借口抽烟在工作的时候偷点闲”。

youdao

Take a break from your work desk.

从你的办公桌旁走开一会。

youdao

If I need to take a break from work, I have to take one.

BBC: Man holding head