Decreasing Mental Load Throughout the Day
When we mentally shift away from a task without truly “closing” it out, part of our attention may remain tied to what we’ve just left behind. Repeated several times a day, this back-and-forth can contribute to the feeling that we’ve been running around a lot without really having had time to settle down.
In my new Wellness Snack, I suggest a very short cognitive recovery micro-break to use before moving from one task to the next.
A micro-break between tasks
Two simple steps are all it takes:
1. Close the loop
“This task is done; I’m moving on to the next one.”
2. Refocus
“What’s the next concrete action? ”
Just a few seconds to help our brain let go of one thing and more consciously direct our attention to the next.
Watch the Wellness Snack video 🎥
And why not share this micro-break with your peers. 😊 It’s a simple tool that’s easy to incorporate into the workday.
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