It can be tempting to take a study break by starting to scroll on social media and start switching between apps, but I’ve found that doing this can make me less focused and less motivated on the task I should be doing
Instead of picking up your phone, here are some better study break activities that you can do within 5-20 minutes:
take a short walk & fill up your water bottle
meditate for a few minutes to calm down if frustrated with the material
drink coffee/tea/water to sharpen your mind
clean up or organize your workspace - sometimes a cluttered mind can be caused by a cluttered desk
take a power nap or rest your eyes for a bit to relax (set alarm for 20 minutes so you don’t go into deep sleep)
stretch your neck and back: looking down at a screen can start to really hurt after a while and you may not realize it’s the reason you’re tired
go outside for a short period if possible to spend time with nature
do a short exercise routine if you’re feeling like you want to get up and go do something else
The important thing to remember while taking breaks is to not start scrolling on social media, start texting someone, or talking to someone irl if you want to stay focused on your work. Be mindful about your breaks and if you notice you tend to be less focused or unmotivated after doing something during a study break, try to break that habit.