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Creating a productive schedule
Avoiding procrastination
Prioritizing tasks effectively
When Not to Take a Break
When you are in a state of “flow” it is not good to take a break.
“Flow” is characterized by complete absorption in the task, seemingly effortless concentration, and pleasure in the task itself.
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Refresh and recharge your mind
- Walk or exercise.
- Connect with nature...or a streetscape.
- Change your environment.
- Have lunch or a healthy snack.
- Take a “power nap”.
- Take a few deep breaths.
- Daydream.
- Get creative like ...
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Why You Should Take Breaks
- “Movement breaks” are essential for your physical and emotional health. A 5-minute walkabout break every hour can improve your health and well-being.
- Breaks can prevent “decision fatigue. Decision fatigue can lead to simplistic decision-making and procrastination.
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Good Breaks
A “good break” will give that goal-oriented Prefrontal Cortex of yours a good rest by switching brain activity to another area.
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