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The Cognitive Scientist’s Handbook to Working an Optimal Day

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Instead of checking your email or Instagram the moment you wake up, fall into a productive morning routine that helps set the tone for a productive day. This four-hour period consists of a recurring ultradian rhythm, which is like a 90-minute mental sprint followed by a five- to 20-minute mental recovery.

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You Can Avoid Multitasking When You Focus on These 3 Things

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Of course I exaggerate. Or, if you don’t feel comfortable deleting Slack, then only check it twice a day the same way you do email. Stop using a desktop client for email. Or, capitalize on ultradian rhythms by working in 90-minute sprints and taking short breaks. Anxiety doesn’t help either. I had good days too.