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Nature is part of our recovery and calmness.

Return to nature

Walking outdoors in green space to help relax and tap into our default system

Brain inclined to move away from monotonous task to thoughts that offer greater intellectual and emotional satisfaction.

Wander even if satisfied similar to a neuro reset.

Just thinking -> trained to be tedious but realistically is satisfying
Tricked into be focused hence “idle aversion”

1. 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of rest
2. Time-block (no task switching or multitasking)
3. Implement email rules -> specific times for reading and answering emails.
4. Establish criteria for work meetings.

Mind wandering can enhance you mentally and physically.

“Incubation effect” - occurs during a period of diversion or detachment to a challenging task leads to insight/solution.

Unsymbolized think

Rest is needed.

Notifications cause a hit of dopamine and keeps our executive system constantly on.