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The Ultradian Rhythm
It is a biological cycle that lasts less than a day and happens in alternating periods of high and low frequencies of brain activity. Some researchers argue that it involves the balance of sodium/potassium in our system.
The brain works harder than any other organ and when we work harder than the usual what and tends to happen is that there will be a disruption to the balance of sodium/potassium and makes your brain call for a break. We also lose the ability to focus and concentrate when tired.
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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
- Wind down wit...
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Stop Ignoring Your Natural Cycles
The more you ignore your body's natural cycles the more it will trigger its responses towards stress, the fight-or-flight response. We then become less active in hearing out ideas, unable to respond rationally, remain hyper-vigilant and anxious.
So many workers are genera...
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Create a work rhythm
You only get maximum effectiveness if you properly balance periods of work and rest. Time boxes provide a great framework to allow this balance to happen. The key is to find your own rhythm.
Alternating between different types of time boxes (such as work/rest, or hard/easy tasks) max...
The Ultradian Rhythm
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 alert...
Equinoxes and the circadian rhythm
The spring and autumn equinoxes lie halfway between the shortest and longest days of the year. At these points, day and night are mostly even lengths all over the world.
These conditions may suit the human circadian rhythm - the daily cycle that affects the body's sleep, w...
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