Use a predictable reset cadence
Brains recover faster when resets are expected, not random. Pair short breaks with focused work blocks so attention can return on cue.
- Work in 25- to 35-minute focus blocks.
- Take 3- to 5-minute resets between blocks.
- Add a 10-minute reset every 90 minutes.
Build a sensory reset menu
Choose small actions that change posture, vision, and air flow. The goal is to calm mental load without losing momentum.
- Stand, roll shoulders, and open the chest.
- Look at a distant point for 20 seconds.
- Drink water and reset your breathing pace.
Science cue
Attention rebounds faster when breaks are short and consistent.
"You do not lose focus by resting it; you lose focus by overusing it."