New study finds an unstructured 5-minute break can help restore attention

Probably the most important part:

"Scrolling through social media does not count as rest—you need to take a break from devices."

I think most people understand breaks are important, but that break is spent on the news/Instagram/reddit/Hacker news

From my own personal anecdote source, I've done some of my best and deepest documentation or architectural work from home. Usually in a work-mode of writing or refining text for 10 - 20 minutes and then wandering around the flat with a cup of coffee. Or sitting on the balcony looking at clouds. Or doing dishes or straightening out something simple. Just letting the mind float while some magpies yell at a pidgeon or something is conductive to thorough thought.

My unstructured 5 minute break has turned into an entire day please help.

Any unstructured 5 minute break enhances productivity if there is a cigarette involved.

Surprise! Also why 95% of my time there i don't use my phone on transport or while waiting for an appointment etc.