Taking Breaks Makes You Work Better

Stopping and taking a break actually increases your efficiency in the long run. As Anthony explains, focusing on one thing for too long actually slows us down... we need to mix it up!

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[Seeker]

Aww, thanks! We're a very new channel! Anything you can do to spread the word (subbing, favoriting, sharing, etc.) would be a great help and much appreciated. -Anthony

[killer]

Now when in school when we are forced to do a project I can just remember stuff from this video and act smart to get that well deserved break

[TrueSoreThumb]

Anthony, why do you always explain every single thing that intrigues me?

[skillcheese]

that's why its so intelligent that school is 7 hours of constant work and thinking, it really helps us learn so much.

[Seeker]

Yeah, it's hard to get out of that "work all the time" habit. Gotta shake those feelings of guilt and laziness and realize that it's all part of the process. -Anthony

[SKE]

This is like my number 1 excuse for procrastination ._.

[chestersnap]

I feel much better about watching this at work now. :)

[KeyMakerAlchemist]

This also applies to videogames: your brain gets tired after awhile and you stop being able to have the kind of reflexes you sometimes need. It's probably also why all-night study sessions don't work as well as studying in smaller time-blocks over several days.

[Seeker]

Thanks, man! You rock for watching! -Anthony

[Jarathor]

If anyone's wanting to try this out for themselves, I like the Pomodoro method - lots of online and downloadable apps (like Tomato Timer or Pomodairo) are out there specifically for it. I swear by it when I have a big, tedious task to do (e.g. studying for finals).

[Seeker]

Probably. Let me check with our supervisors on what the protocol is on that. I'll get back to you. -Anthony

[HerbalAmanda]

Which is exactly why I watch so many youtube videos while I'm at work! :)

[HiImGM]

Do a story on Anxiety, what causes it and it's effects on the body and what new treatments are available to treat it.

[Seeker]

Aw, shucks. Thanks! Michael's amazing, so that comparison means a lot. -Anthony

[MauiGaming]

I love this channel. It is only a matter of time before it is as big as Vsauce.

[Seeker]

I like the way you think, buddy. -Anthony

[Catglittercrafts]

I already knew this. You work without breaks you will naturally procrastinate and do a worse job than if you took little breaks during your day.

[leamJG]

I knew it. My mother always said that I was just getting side-tracked.

[TheIgDemon]

Oh I always questioned the lack of breaks in Jr. High (Middle School) and High School. Study hall doesn't count when you are forced to do something the entire period. >.>

[ESKubatamaia]

Why is this video not listed on your uploaded channel?