Deliberate Defocus
Andrew explains the importance of deliberate defocus after bouts of focus in order to recharge the brain's metabolic energy. He suggests doing menial tasks or activities that don't require much concentration and avoiding the phone during this time. Deliberate decompression is key to being able to focus and perform during bouts of work or exercise.In this clip
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Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration | Huberman Lab Podcast #88
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How should I interpret Andrew Huberman's recommendation that the ideal duration for focused work is 90 minutes but suggests taking a break every 45 minutes in the episode Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration | Huberman Lab Podcast #88 and the clip Deliberate Defocus?
How should I interpret Andrew Huberman's recommendation that the ideal duration for focused work is 90 minutes but suggests taking a break every 45 minutes in the episode Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration | Huberman Lab Podcast #88 and the clip Deliberate Defocus?
How do you know if what you're doing is a deliberate decompression activity, as Andrew Huberman stated he does work that requires less focus in between focus bouts?