What is deliberate defocusing?

Deliberate defocusing, as explained by Dr. Andrew Huberman, involves shifting your focus away from intense cognitive tasks to engage in activities that require less mental effort. This practice is crucial after periods of focused work and helps recharge the brain's metabolic energy. By deliberately engaging in menial tasks or things that don’t need much concentration, such as walking or performing routine chores, you allow your brain the necessary time to decompress and restore its capacity for high-energy tasks. This deliberate decompression is vital for maintaining sustained focus and productivity throughout the day, similar to how physical rest is essential between intense periods of exercise 1.