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Dec 2022
6m 44s

The Science of Effective Breaks

Headspace Studios
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Cognitive neuroscientist Lucas Miller is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, he'll explain how taking a few minutes to ourselves helps us regain the energy to take on our most important tasks.  Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here.  Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
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