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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