It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon. You’ve been in the zone for hours on end working on that big project. You’re out of energy, you’re eyes are starting to cross, and it feels like your brain has been replaced with a pet rock. Sound familiar?

Today we’re going to talk about why the world needs to take more breaks and how what you do during this breaks could make your day even better.

https://open.buffer.com/science-taking-breaks-at-work/

-Buffer.com

“The Pomodoro Technique was invented in the early 90s by developer, entrepreneur, and author Francesco Cirillo. Cirillo named the system “Pomodoro” after the tomato-shaped timer he used to track his work as a university student. The methodology is simple: When faced with any large task or series of tasks, break the work down into short, timed intervals (called “Pomodoros”) that are spaced out by short breaks. This trains your brain to focus for short periods and helps you stay on top of deadlines or constantly-refilling inboxes. With time it can even help improve your attention span and concentration .” -Lifehacker.com

At its most basic level:

Being intentional with your breaks is the first step, but choosing what you do during those breaks can benefit you even more!

Try out the Pomodoro technique for a week. Be intentional with how you manage your distractions. Whatever you do, use a timer. A timer on your phone will work just fine but you may find a physical timer or Pomodoro specific app works better for you. I’ll be trying some of these out and posting about my experience on all the socials!