I think the idea is rather: get up off your chair, move away from your screen, and interact with other people. Or dont interact (your choice), but do something

I think the idea is rather: get up off your chair, move away from your screen, and interact with other people. Or dont interact (your choice), but do something that takes your mind off a problem and simultaneously off the "work" aspect. More to the point (at least in my case) is to ensure that your priorities remain ordered correctly. Basically, ensure that you spend sufficient time with family, friends or others, and make time for hobbies that don't involve code. Time management is important in this regard... committed to providing 8 hours a day? Stick strictly to that. Your own personal project? Define a time restriction on the hours spent on that project, and keep strictly to it. You soon realize how much time those distractions during the day take up. By reducing those, your productivity increases. But importantly, relationships become stronger and those hobbies help expand your mind. Both are extremely beneficial to you and your growth as a developer...