| Pages in topic: < [1 2] | Poll: For how long do you typically need to take a break to regain concentration? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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Mario Chavez (X) 
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| Regain concentration? | Jan 2, 2014 |
The concept of taking a break, whatever its length, to regain concentration implies that one has lost it (the concentration, not the mind) first, right?
To lose concentration on something would also imply that one gets distracted.
In this poll-induced thought exercise, let's say that I lose my concentration on translating a sentence, so I decide to take a 5-minute break. Then that means I have to focus on taking 5, not 10 or 30, minutes, and then go back to concentrate ... See more The concept of taking a break, whatever its length, to regain concentration implies that one has lost it (the concentration, not the mind) first, right?
To lose concentration on something would also imply that one gets distracted.
In this poll-induced thought exercise, let's say that I lose my concentration on translating a sentence, so I decide to take a 5-minute break. Then that means I have to focus on taking 5, not 10 or 30, minutes, and then go back to concentrate on that pesky sentence.
Just focusing on this process is enough to be distracting and unproductive.
So, how did the poll's author arrive at this question again? I lost my concentration. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 22:01
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| Channeling Tolkien...again? | Jan 2, 2014 |
Steve Kerry wrote:
The length of time that it takes me to drive 3 miles to the seaside, have a short walk on Filey beach and drive back again! Approx. 40-45 minutes.
Steve K.
Go see The Desolation of Smaug
| | | | | Desolation Row | Jan 2, 2014 |
Mario Chavez wrote: Steve Kerry wrote:
The length of time that it takes me to drive 3 miles to the seaside, have a short walk on Filey beach and drive back again! Approx. 40-45 minutes.
Steve K. Go see The Desolation of Smaug
Been there, done that, Mario! 
Regards,
Steve K.
| | | | | Depends on how tired I am... | Jan 2, 2014 |
...and the level of caffeine in my system... and if there's anything good on tv/netflix/hulu... or facebook... or Proz...
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