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Ever catch yourself dozing off at work? If so, maybe your body – or brain – is trying to tell you it’s time for a break. Instead of ignoring such signals, maybe it’s time you tried working smarter, not harder.

catch oneself:偶然發覺
doze off:打瞌睡
instead:作為替代、反而

Take breaks or even naps
Your brain is your most important tool when it comes to work, but it does have limitations. In fact, your brain can only remain focused for about 90 minutes at a time. That’s why it’s important to take 15-minute breaks every hour and a half to restore your attention span. Better yet, if your company allows it, take a 20-minute nap once during the work day. Research suggests that napping helps you think more clearly and memorize things better.

limitation:限制、局限
restore:恢復

attention span
:注意廣度
memorize
:記住、背熟

Stay mobile and work in blocks
Entrepreneur and author Joel Runyon urges workers to try his “workstation popcorn” method. First, break down your office to-do list into clear tasks. Throughout the workday try moving to a different work area (or coffee shop) for each new task. That way you’re staying active and giving your mind a natural break between tasks. With a refreshed sense of focus, you’ll be working smarter than ever!

mobile:可動的
block:分區段
entrepreneur:企業家
task:任務
throughout:從頭到尾、貫穿、處處
workday:工作日、平日
refresh:更新、使恢復、補充(=renew、revive)


文法:
better yet = better still
、an even better idea would be…(更好的是)

特別補充:
get the most out of something
:發揮最大功效
productive:生產性的、多產的
context:上下文

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