Found this article today on Lifehacker. It really make sense. Everyone should read it.
Source: Take Vacations When You’re in the Middle of a Project, Not When You’re Finished.
Edit:
Also check out this one – The Trick to Accomplishing More by Doing Less: Take Breaks
It talks about how things that take longer than 90 minutes with no breaks are less productive due to blood glucose levels.
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