Quit the cult of busy. ... Try Doing Nothing for a While. Share full article. Credit... Carl Richards. By Carl Richards. Feb. 19, 2019; We can’t track knowledge work the way we did factory work.

Make time for doing nothing, and do it with purpose. Figure out when you’re most productive and creative, then notice when your mind starts to shut off or you start performing tasks just for the ...

Because even when it's "resting," your brain is busy doing critical tasks. In fact, the brain is nearly as active during periods of rest as it is during periods of focus, Headlee says. Do Nothing ...

Doing nothing for a pre-determined period of time can also induce a state of relaxation, lower blood pressure, improve digestion, relax muscles and sharpen your focus, says Francine Toder, Ph.D ...