Breaks

Breaks are critical for growing and be productive. Continuously pushing for more without recovery time leads to burnout. Breaks are also part of the stress-and-rest cycle described in the book Peak Productivity.

Breaks should take place at various intervals to keep you healthy, productive, and focused.

• Short breaks should be taken throughout the day, Pomodoro-style.
• Roughly a day off per week
• A week off per quarter

References

• Structured distraction: how to make the most of your breaks at work
• Take a Break You Idiot, Robin Rendle (HN)
• Fuck being productive, Burak Bozan