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Take lots of breaks
It’s easy to forget about what’s best for your brain when you’re battling a deadline.
You might think pushing through is what you need to do, but a 2011 University of Illinois study found focusing too long on a task actually decreases productivity.
Doing something as simple as taking a quick walk can increase your creativity and energy. .
The Pomodoro technique has individuals taking breaks starting every 25 minutes, but other methods could have you working for a full 90 minutes. The key is to find what works best for you.
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Laugh
Several years ago, the WHO named “stress” as the “The Health Epidemic of the 21st Century”. Since then, the pandemic has increased the amount of stress individuals are feeling at work and home.
One way to help combat stress is through laughter.
When you laug...
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Do nothing
It’s important to take time to get quiet each day.
Meditation can be an effective way to rest your mind, while increasing your creativity and focus. It can also help lower your stress and reduce negative emotions.
Also, it might be helpful to start with only...
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Sleep in more
How long should you sleep?
The actual amount of time depends on your body’s needs, but your goal is to wake up feeling refreshed. While you’re sleeping, your body is doing the essential maintenance required.
Your cells are repairing, your brain is processing informa...
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7. Take Frequent Breaks
The brain has two modes, those are focussed and diffused. Both are equally important and essential for learning.
You can practice the Pomodoro technique to make the most of the brains two modes. You can do this by working for 25 minutes and then taking a break for 5 minutes. After 4 sessio...
Take Frequent Breaks
It's important to let your brain relax for a while after a particularly intense session of study or practice, to give it time to connect the dots.
One good way to practice this is using the Pomodoro Technique: you work on a project for 25 minutes, and then give yourself a 5-minute br...
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