4 deep work / active rest units (a creative pomodoro) — September 04, 2026
Part of: 4 deep work / active rest units (a creative pomodoro)
When: September 04, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online
This is a pomodoro of sorts, supported by research on deep work and focused attention. Human brains can only sustain about four hours of high-level, serious mental focus each day. The best breaks between deep work sprints are 3D: active, tactile, and screen-free. The brain continues to solve work problems unconsciously during active breaks, leading to "aha!" moments and seemingly effortless breakthroughs. In these four hours, we will do silent work for 40-minute intervals, followed by a 20-minute 3D rest. Between work and rest, I'll invite people for a 1-minute optional check-in in the chat sharing what you worked on , what 3D activity (walking, weeding, sitting outside, making coffee, folding laundry, etc), you'll do for break, and what you plan to focus on for the next 40-minute deep work session. We'll do these work-rest units x4 for a complete work day. This is a one-off session with the potential to make a recurring event.
Join "4 deep work / active rest units (a creative pomodoro)" on September 04, 2026 at 7:00 AM. A free online Shut Up & Write! session. Show up, sit down, and write.
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- September 04, 2026 at 7:00 AM (this session)
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