Embrace the Slump
veryone experiences an afternoon slump. Instead of pushing through, use this time for less demanding tasks or take a short break to recharge.
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5 science backed strategies to align your work with your body's natural rhythm to supercharge your productivity
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Knowing When To Take A Break: Pay Attention To Your Body
When you start losing focus or are unable to concentrate on the littlest tasks, do these to recharge:
- Take a 10-20 mins break, nap, or breather
- Take up less demanding tasks
- Walk around the office while listening to something that relaxes you
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5. The Pomodoro Technique
Doing deep work, you should never forget to take breaks. Tomatoes can remind you to take your breaks.
The idea of Pomodoro is very simple.
- You should break down your daily work and complete it in intervals separated by short breaks.
- You work for 25 minu...
Split your work day into chunks
Instead of thinking an 8-, 6-, or 10-hour workday, split your day into four or five 90-minute windows.
That way, you will have on average 4 tasks you will get done a lot more efficiently. Take breaks between tasks to recharge.
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