Bad Breaks
A "Bad Break" creates a self-perpetuating cycle of stress, fatigue, and low performance. It makes the vigilance decrement flow work against you.
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Better Breaks
A "Better Break" actually recharges you and allows you to focus once again. It makes the vigilance decrement flow work for you.
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- Ennui is associated with various dangers: it can cause people to engage in dangerous, sensation-seeking behaviors, in an effort to alleviate their boredom.
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Take Short Breaks
A study found that participants who were given short breaks during a 50-minute task performed better than those who worked straight through.
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