While you’re working, frequent short breaks are more effective than occasional ones. During a typical workday, try to take 3 or 4 breaks of 5 to 10 minutes each. These pauses in the midst of your busyness will help maintain your focus and reactivate your commitment to a goal. When you spend hours working on one thing, you might feel weighed down and forget what you’re working toward. The breaks will help you to remember the end goal and more effectively work toward reaching it without feeling as much mental or physical strain. …see more