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2. Take more breaks

Taking breaks is one of my favorite ways to work smarter. Without real breaks, our brains get tired, and we get distracted. Once you've given up multitasking, try taking a break between each task you focus on.

You could try something like the Pomodoro Technique or Flowtime to make sure you're taking breaks—and use any of these science-backed ways to take better breaks to make sure you're making the most of them.

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