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December 12, 2013 In Praise of Doing Nothing The quick pace of our work lives is not conducive to creativity. To be creative, we need ample head space, and we need to work at a slow and deliberate rhythm. But it's hard to achieve these things when we're always "on." That's why it's important to take a mental break from work — that is, to do absolutely nothing. The brain is a muscle that needs care. If you rest it, your creativity should be restored. SOURCE: The Case for Slacking Off by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

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