
Take a Break (or Three!)
At work, the last thing you want to do is take a break. Your to-do list is a mile long. I get it. I've been studying productivity for years (trying everything) but put off taking regular, timed breaks. Who has the time? Last week the Pomodoro technique blew my mind: I magically accomplished more and stayed energized. Hail the power of breaks! How it works: Work in 25-minute blocks (called pomodoros). At the end of each, you take a break -- 5 minutes after the first two and