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My primary break mechanism is run by a CD player. I've got 30-70 minute windows to get stuff done before it plays to the end and I must get up and replace the CD. (Sorry digital music, there's no such equivalent)
The breaks I do take:
Totally feel this way. I think if anything it's kind of helping me recharge when I run my mindless cycle of reddit/twitter/etc. There are definitely times where I need to close the laptop though. I'd like to say I have a decent balance :)
I often forget how long I've been working and sitting down for which tends to be really bad, sometimes I'm sat down for 7-10 hours at a time. Most of the time I don't need to get up from my chair for food or drink because I've basically built a kitchen into my office. My breaks often include:
When I do remember I often take long walks, especially when something is bugging me
Falling over the cat
😂 I've been there... And since I can tell you're totally looking for unsolicited advice, I'll recommend having a look at this article from James Clear: jamesclear.com/environment-design-...
The gist is that the decisions you make are largely governed by the environment. Like for instance, putting a kitchen in your office creates a disincentive for break taking. Take care of yourself pal.
I was quitting smoking at the same time I learned web development, but the 5 minute walks stuck. Usually it's whenever I get stuck on some problem I don't want to be in, like mocking a network request in a test. A good 5 minute 'intentional breathing' walk outside usually clears up the path forward, whatever I'm doing.
When I stay at home for working on non-academic stuff (as if there's such a thing), I go out to buy groceries and other supplies in the neighborhood and then I cook while I listen to some podcast. It's quite relaxing, and very nutritive.
Good and important question.
Breaks should not only be from doing work, but also from the computer and from sitting. I try to get up and stretch a bit at least once an hour. Can be hard in an office with other people, so I go to the kitchen, outside, or even bathroom.
Sitting for long periods of time non stop has many kinds of negative consequences which are not reversed even by eating healthy and excising. It's better to take a lot of little breaks and do small walks and little bit of stretching than to sit non stop for hours and then go to the gym for a hard work out at the end (or start) of the day.
If you sit at an office, you should watch this video
youtube.com/watch?v=GSO6g3dNR7s
Diana Ilithya - Health, mental health and what not | JSUnconf 2018 Lightning Talks
youtube.com/watch?v=kVZCfOLymtM
Ramon Huidobro - The importance of taking a break | JSUnconf 2018 Lightning Talks
youtube.com/watch?v=6T_6THrR5Qo
Sitting vs. Standing. Is Your Sedentary Life Killing You?
youtube.com/watch?v=N8tE6zSPJ7w
If the weather is good I'll play guitar at lunch out in the parking lot. I have a battery operated amp that I can use for this.
Other times, I'll read some forums and blogs, either on tech or guitars, and peruse Twitter for interesting stuff.
I don't smoke (anymore) but I still do 5-10 min hourly breaks with my colleagues.
I’ve never smoked cigarettes but three of my siblings do and I love tagging along on smoke breaks. A bit of fresh air is awesome.
The main idea is to force myself, or remind me (when I see my colleagues going to get their drugs) that I need a brake.
Even if I don't go out with them on the balcony, I walk around, help other peers, play a game or make a cup of tea.
Another advantage is that I force myself to exit "the zone" and realize other stuff that I may overlooked or find a solution I couldn't otherwise (because I was too deep into it).
Stepping back and taking a fresh look at a problem is always a good idea. It doesn't apply just to programming either.
<sarcasm>I'm pretty sure secondhand smoke is not fresh air...</sarcasm>
I don't really have much time for a break, but I switch between companies and businesses. Switching is actually, while seem super hard, makes it easier for me to get through the day. Kind of like changing activities. Another thing that I do is I make sure I walk to meetings if I can, this helps a lot. I also exercise first thing in am, to make sure I stay fresh.
My work requires that I take two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute break for lunch. I generally grab my phone and sit either in our break area and chat to people, or I'll go to a quiet room and have a chat with some friends.
I would like to do more walking or something, but frankly the nature around us are hedges to block other warehouses aha.