...1. The optimal amount of time is not eight, but six.

Research shows that the ideal work time is about six hours a day. This is how long the brain can actively concentrate without a noticeable decrease in efficiency. After six to seven hours, attention declines, errors increase, and decisions become less well-considered.

If you think that "working less" means "getting less done," that's an illusion. A rested brain accomplishes in four hours what a tired brain would spend all day doing.

2. The best schedule is four or five days a week.

Many companies have already switched to a four-day workweek, and the results are impressive: productivity has increased, stress has decreased, and employees are taking fewer sick days.

If you're self-employed, try taking one day completely free from work. This isn't laziness; it's burnout prevention.

3. Breaks are essential.

The brain needs at least a 5-10-minute break every hour. A walk, a cup of tea, stretching - all of these aren't "distractions"; on the contrary, they help you return to a new level of development. Even a short break gives the brain a "reboot" and improves memory.

4. Quality, not quantity, is key

It's not the number of hours you spend on something that matters, but how mindfully you worked. Working hours spent in a focused state are incomparably more beneficial than a long day of distraction.

5. Balance = Energy

A son, nutrition, exercise, fresh air - these are no small things; they're fuel for your brain. Without it, no amount of hours will save your productivity.

💡 Result:
Optimally, 6 hours a day, 4-5 days a week. Work focused, relax with pleasure - and your mind will be clear, and your results will be truly impressive.