Balancing Focus with Breaks

Set aside short blocks of time for focused and productive work. To make the most out of it:

• Don’t multi-task.
• Get rid of distractions.
• Commit to a realistic time frame you can follow through (concentrated work + breaks).

• What should be done when your team's "shallow work" is just as important as their "deep work"?
• How do you empower your team to find a balance between small improvements and general maintenance tasks on the one end, and building new and exciting developments on the other?

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 ...