Glossary / Rest

Rest

Periods of restoration that rebuild cognitive and physical capacity.

Active rest (walk, stretch) restores more than passive rest (scrolling). Pomodoro breaks should be active.

Related

• Burnout — Chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed.
• Recovery — The process of returning to baseline after exertion.

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• Pomodoro Technique
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• Flow State
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• Chronotype
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