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What does it mean?
The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.
In plain terms
The brain works continuously from waking until work begins.
What can you take from it?
Recognize mental fatigue and schedule breaks before work.

Where it applies

  • commuting
  • morning routine

Putting it to work

  • meditate before office
  • plan mental downtime

Questions to consider

  • How does mental load affect productivity?
  • What strategies reduce pre‑work mental fatigue?

Another view

It overlooks people who work from home or have different schedules.

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