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1-2-3 Get It Done: The Micro Break Formula That Restores Focus in Ninety Seconds
sent by Joaquín Kosegarten | June 09, 2026
Every second counts, so let’s get right to it. 1 idea, 2 ways it saves you time, and 3 steps to Get It Done:
1 Idea
When your mind starts to wander, take a structured ninety second micro break to reset your brain and bring it back to focus.
2 Ways it saves you time
1. You regain focus faster, which helps you finish tasks in less time. A short, intentional break clears mental fatigue before it grows.
2. You prevent the long productivity slump that comes from pushing through exhaustion. A quick reset protects your energy and keeps you working efficiently.
3 Steps to Get It Done:
1. Stand up and step away from your screen.
2. Set a timer for 90 seconds.
3. Look at something far away and breathe deeply until the timer goes off, then return to your task with renewed focus.
Conclusion
A ninety second micro break is one of the fastest ways to refresh your mind. Use it before fatigue hits, and your focus will stay sharp for hours.
“But I don’t have time to stop, even for ninety seconds!”
When you push through fatigue, your focus drops and tasks take longer. A ninety second reset gives you back the clarity you would have lost and then some. It’s not a delay, it’s a shortcut.
As promised — 1 minute that can save you hours
Yours in Getting It Done,
Joaquin Kosegarten
Author of Get It Done
Creator of the 1-2-3 Get It Done Newsletter
P.S. Fun fact, researchers at the University of Melbourne found that looking at something natural for just forty seconds can boost your focus by about 8%. Take one micro break each hour and those resets add up, giving you roughly an extra hour of sharp, usable focus by the end of the day.
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