# Breaks increase performance Rest. take the time to relax and let your mind recharge.During work day, switch from focus work to small breaks where you can execute work related and private chores that do not require focus like arranges books, papers, scheduling appointments, editing your writings, process your to-do list. You can close your eyes[^1] and focus on breathing for 5 minutes to regain energy and focus. Avoid half-work which is a half-rest. The right way is to work energetically then relax. If you do not schedule breaks, they will be scheduled for you - the mind is not a slave. it will take its break by distractions or by feeling sleepy. This is bad when it happens in the middle of your work. Skipping breaks does not make sense as it is refusing getting the energy you need for your future work and hurting your performance. Another reason is to allow your [[Breaks and Creativity|unconscious]] mind on your problems. Reference: [[@The intellectual life]] ## Created 2023-09-29 12:23 [^1]: https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/the-case-for-slowing-down