breaks
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How to Transform Your Life Through Leisure, With Writers John Fitch and Max Frenzel
This week, we’re learning how taking breaks and time off from work can actually help us improve both our creativity and productivity. Writers John Fitch and Max Frenzel speak with us about how to develop what they call a quality“rest ethic,” why strategic breaks and time off are necessary for creativity and innovation, and how…
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Stop Taking Fake Breaks
When your brain is warped, the easy thing to do is zone out on social media, checking to see what Chrissy Teigen had for dinner last night or finding out which Game of Thrones character you are. You tell yourself, “I need this.” Sure, fine. But know that you’re not really recharging.
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Why You Shouldn’t Work More Than 90 Minutes Without Taking A Break
We often discuss the importance of taking breaks to be more productive, but the folks at PayScale have put together a great explanation for exactly why you shouldn’t work more than 90 minutes at a time. It all has to do with our basic rest activity cycle.
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The Best Time For A Break Might Be The Mid-Morning, Not The Afternoon
The afternoon is when most of us hit a productivity wall and feel the need for a break, but a new study suggests that it might be better to conserve your energy earlier in the day.