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Ultradian Cycles

Andrew explains the importance of ultradian cycles, which are 90-minute cycles that our brain and body operate within. He suggests setting a timer for 90 minutes and dropping into focused mental or physical work during that time, accepting occasional flickers of focus and going back to focusing.
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    Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration | Huberman Lab Podcast #88

  • Related Questions

    • How should I interpret Andrew Huberman's suggestion that the ideal duration for focused work is 90 minutes but then suggests taking a break every 45 minutes in the episode Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #28 and the clip Ultradian Focus Cycles?

    • Are the 90-120 minute ultradian cycles all focus time, or is it 70-100 minutes of focus time and 20-minute breaks?

    • How should I interpret Andrew Huberman's suggestion that the ideal duration for focused work is 90 minutes but also recommends taking a break every 45 minutes in the episode Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #28 and the clip Ultradian Focus Cycles?

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