Unveiling the Dopamine Dilemma: Taking Boring Breaks Can 10X Your Productivity
<p>The neuroscientific reason for this has to do with the role dopamine plays in your so-called “breaks.”</p>
<p>When we slip into a focused working state, our dopamine levels are high, which is what allows us to feel mindlessness, effortlessness, and motivation in our work. However, when we opt to take a break by reaching for our phones, the stimulation they provide elevates our dopamine levels even further compared to the relatively lower levels experienced during work. Consequently, returning to work feels less engaging, leading to a heightened desire for a more stimulating activity and increasing the perception of work as burdensome.</p>
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