excellence, actually How to Take Better Breaks: Mastering Rest & Recovery
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Jun 19, 2025 The hosts explore the transformative power of breaks for personal growth and creativity. They discuss how rest, both micro and macro, plays a crucial role in sustainable productivity. By addressing the guilt and anxiety around taking breaks, they encourage a mindset shift towards prioritizing recovery. Listeners learn about ultradian rhythms and the importance of integrating rest into daily life for enhanced performance. Additionally, they introduce an exciting new community platform aimed at boosting excellence.
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Rest Is Essential for Growth
- Growth relies on a cycle of stress followed by rest and recovery for adaptation and improvement.
- Without rest, neither physical nor intellectual efforts lead to sustainable growth or breakthroughs.
Brain Needs Focus and Diffuse Attention
- The brain needs both focused and diffuse attention for creativity and learning.
- Ultradian rhythms cause energy to peak about every 90-120 minutes, signaling when breaks are needed.
Struggle to Step Away From Work
- Brad Stulberg struggled to leave his work to go to the gym despite knowing rest was needed.
- Once he transitioned, he was able to rest and get into his workout effectively.
