Everyone goes through periods of intense work/thoughts at work. Periods when, abstract ideas are deconstructed into simpler actionable steps. I went through such a period these past few days. It is at times like these when, to fully soak in what has been discussed and decided, I like to take a few days to do very little. The days can be filled with catching up with friends, movies, reading and writing. It is not a complete disconnect, something I hope to do more often this year, however, it is enough to let your thoughts digest while you focus your attention elsewhere.

This article “Outdoors and Out of Reach, Studying the Brain“, provides some deep insights on the impact that unplugging has on our brains and our ability to focus.