The Gist: Taking good breaks is important for your daily productivity. Breaks reduce fatigue, alleviate boredom, and can restore attention. Using tech during our breaks may backfire and make us more susceptible to boredom and want more breaks, more often. Restorative breaks can improve attention and refresh our focus. Break ideas based on research include: Nature exposure Doodle and daydream Eye exercises — 20/20/20 Laugh Brief exercise