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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.

Rest is needed or else medical conditions take over you.

ADHD is a disease just a different normal on how one links things together