On this episode, we chat about work breaks—including how long they should be, how often to take them, and what to do during them! Topics covered include:
- The two “levels” of work breaks
- How our energy fluctuates in 90-minute rhythms
- How our productivity and creativity fluctuate all day long
- How alcohol and sleepiness affect creativity
- How long we should break for to optimize our energy levels
- What to do during your breaks
- How to avoid unintentional work breaks
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Book: I Know How She Does It
- Article: Here’s exactly how long your work breaks should be
- Article: DeskTime’s productivity research: an overview of our finds throughout the years
- Focusmate
- Wikipedia: Pomodoro Technique
- Article: 9 stress relief strategies that actually work
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