Actor-comedian Vir Das has designed the covers of a limited edition notebook named Frequent Breaks that he says will encourage students to take breaks from their studies during exam time.
Vir has collaborated with a stationery brand for the project as part of a beverage major’s “Release the Pressure” campaign. “We’ve all faced exam pressure at some point in our lives. As exam season approaches, we tend to lock ourselves up and just study day and night. In the midst of all this, what we forget is that while it is essential to study with absolute concentration, it is equally important to take short breaks in between. Through this limited edition, I want to encourage students to take a break, doodle in their notebooks and give their minds time to absorb all the things they've learnt,” the comedian said.
Vir’s colourful painting features a ship sailing into the sunset. It urges students to look beyond the horizon and seize the world. After every few pages, the notebook features a series of puzzles, brain teasers and riddles as well as space to doodle, giving students a chance to take a quick break amid rigorous hours of studying.The notebooks are a manifestation of the 45/15 philosophy which encourages students to take a break of 15 minutes after every 45 minutes of studying, as this helps in building better focus and improves the power of retention.