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The science of taking breaks at work: how to be more productive by changing the way you think about downtime

Taking regular breaks at work can make you more productive, but people often feel guilty about taking them. This Buffer article explains why you should stop feeling guilty and how taking more short breaks at work will improve your focus.

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