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Unplug after 90 Minutes
Unplugging or taking a break after 90 minutes is not opposing your work in any way, but is a part of your work.
Taking a break only enhances your work quality, so that you are at your best after returning.
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The 90-minute cycle works well for most of the demanding and creative work, as follows:
- Morning practice is essential.
- Three sessions a day on an average
- Each session is for 90 minutes
- A break is essential between the sessions.
Your brain can only focus for 90 to 120 minutes before it needs a break.
This is the ultradian rhythm, a cycle that’s present in both our sleeping (the 90-minute cycles during which we progress through the five stages of sleep) and waking lives (as we move from higher to lower ...
Humans have imagined themselves as machines, doing work linearly, and continuously.
We aren't machines, but organisms that work best cyclically, with intervals and rest periods.
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There is no "one size fits all schedule" for maximum productivity.
Because we all have particular strengths and weaknesses when it comes to time management and productivity, what works for one person could be a total disaster for another.
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The human brain just wasn’t built for the extended focus we ask of it these days.
The fix for this unfocused condition is simple—all we need is a brief interruption (aka a break) to get back on track.
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Simply means planning out your day in advance and dedicating specific hours to accomplish specific tasks.
Doing this requires determining in advance what you will accomplish and exactly when you will accomplish it. Once you have those in mind, enter these into your calendar and then ...
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