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Generally, I get up to stretch and take my eyes off the screen for a bit. I usually follow that with some coffee and then get back to work. Knowing when to take a break is crucial.

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Take a walk outside for sure. Better with coffee.

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You could use some assistance too.

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Something I've come to appreciate is the Pomodoro Technique, where you work for 25 minutes of deep focus and then take a break. I even got a cheap little timer to manage it. It seems silly at first but I found that it really does help me to stay on track. And by focusing and then taking a break you don't wind up wasting time staring at a screen.

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