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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of I-Hart Radio.

Good morning.

This is Laura.

Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast.

Today's tip is that while real breaks are wonderful and rejuvenating things,

when you feel the first urge to take a break, consider whether you can work just a little bit

longer first. Five more minutes here and there can add up and make a real difference in your productivity.

When you are feeling stuck or bored or overwhelmed by a work task,

it is tempting to go get another cup of coffee, or go to the restroom, or wander around the halls at work,

or move the laundry to the dryer

if you are working from home.

And it is possible that you do need a break sometime soon.

But if you give in to the urge to take a break right away, at the first moment your attention

wanders, you may be undermining your productivity.

You might not be at a good stopping point.

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