7. Take Frequent Breaks - Deepstash

7. Take Frequent Breaks

The brain has two modes, those are focussed and diffused. Both are equally important and essential for learning. 

You can practice the Pomodoro technique to make the most of the brains two modes. You can do this by working for 25 minutes and then taking a break for 5 minutes. After 4 sessions you would have completed 100 minutes of work with 15 minutes of breaking. 

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