#13: The Perfect Break: What to Do in Your 5 Minutes Off
By TimeKal AI on August 21st, 2024
How to Recharge, Not Distract
The 5-minute break in the Pomodoro Technique is just as important as the 25-minute focus session. But what you do during that break matters. The goal is to rest your brain, not to get sucked into a new distraction.
Good Break Activities:
- Get Up and Stretch: Move your body.
- Get Some Water: Hydration is key for brain function.
- Look Out the Window: Rest your eyes by focusing on something distant.
- Tidy Your Desk: A quick physical task can be a great mental reset.
Bad Break Activities:
- Checking Email: This is just starting a new work task.
- Scrolling Social Media: This is a high-dopamine activity that can make it hard to return to your less-exciting work task.
- Reading the News: This can often lead to stress or distraction.
Use your 5 minutes to truly disconnect, and you'll return to your next Focus Timer session feeling refreshed and ready to go.