I feel guilty

I don’t think I should be doing this.

The opportunity cost is way too high.

I have so many things on my to-do list.

I really shouldn't be taking this 10min break...

Sound familiar?

This is one of my regular internal dialogues.

It always feels so counterintuitive to take a break when I have a lot on my plate.

It feels so unproductive and a waste of precious focus time.

Yet this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Taking breaks is one of the most productive things we can do.

Our brains have a limited pool of energy.

And every time we take a break, we exchange our time for energy.

The energy that ultimately helps us be more productive.

It’s a time investment that really pays off in the long run.

What about you? How often do you take breaks throughout the day?

And what’s the opportunity cost of you not taking a break?

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