Effective break-taking in between studying

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This discussion focuses on effective break-taking strategies during study sessions, particularly for students returning to academic life. The user reports studying in 50-minute intervals followed by 10-minute breaks, with longer breaks after three sessions. They emphasize the importance of physical activity during breaks, recalling that brisk walks, especially uphill, helped clear their mind and improve circulation. The goal is to develop productive habits for upper-level classes.

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Being my first semester back in a while. It took me a couple months to get used to studying again. I usually do about 2 hours at a time then take a break. I would say after 2 of these sessions(4 hours total) I'm quite burned out. For my breaks, I just usually sit around and space out. I want to develop killer habits by the time I'm taking upper level classes. Thanks for any advice.
 
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I used to take very fast walks around campus on my breaks, especially up hills. That cleared my head and got my blood circulating.
 
I usually study for 50 minutes and take a 10 minute break. Then, after 3 of these 50 minute study periods, I take a break for 1 hour.
 

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