Breaktime

Breaks are extremely important parts of all aspects of our lives. Too much of something is unhealthy. Breaks allow us to step back from an activity or process, refresh our minds, and eventually return better suited for success. Every cycle needs to include a break, including this research project. Breaks seem counterproductive because they take us away from research and progress; however, they help us refocus, to brainstorm, and to reenergize. Although a break takes us away physically from writing and researching, it allows us to exercise mentally. Many great discoveries and observations have been achieved 'on break'. There are countless stories of inventions and discoveries that were made unintentionally or through a random thought. Every process requires a break, because an excess of one certain thing can be counterproductive.