The 20–20–20 rule—Before you begin a task, set a timer. Then, every twenty minutes, look at something twenty feet away for twenty seconds. If you’re working at a computer, this micro-break will rest your eyes and improve your posture, both of which can fight fatigue. Hydrate—You might already have a water bottle. Get a much smaller one. When it runs out—and of course it will, because of its size—walk to the water fountain and refill it. It’s a threefer: hydration, motion, and restoration. Wiggle your body to reset your mind—One of the simplest breaks of all: Stand up for sixty seconds, shake
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