Working continuously feels disciplined. In reality, it accelerates cognitive fatigue.
The brain is not designed for endless focus. Performance declines long before awareness catches up.
Micro-breaks interrupt this decline.
Every 50 to 90 minutes, step away briefly. Stand up. Stretch. Walk. Look at something distant. Breathe deeply.
These breaks are not rewards. They are maintenance.
Five minutes of true disengagement resets attention and preserves quality. Skipping breaks saves minutes but costs hours.
Importantly, micro-breaks must be restorative. Scrolling does not count. Neither does switching tasks.
Done consistently, micro-breaks extend endurance and reduce burnout.
Rest is not laziness. It is strategy.