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I guess 18 hrs a day is kind of bad then :) The problem for programmers is that you are never so productive as when you get into a flow state, and can stay "in
by jedwhite 16y ago
I guess 18 hrs a day is kind of bad then :)
The problem for programmers is that you are never so productive as when you get into a flow state, and can stay "in the zone" for long periods that pass in what seems like seconds.
So breaking off flow states has a heavy negative impact on how much you can achieve.
- erikstarck 16y agoChanging to a standing position doesn't have to break you out of the flow.
- radu_floricica 16y agoThere are very few things as distracting as a complete change of posture, especially if it's forced/programmed. I can understand that you can get up and pace around while thinking about a problem, but unfortunately daily work has too few interesting problems and too much continuous moderately challenging tasks.
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- konad 16y agoGo and get a drink every so often
- andrewf 16y agoOr keep a pitcher of water on your desk, and you'll have to go to the bathroom every once in a while. This is one of the reasons staying hydrated is recommended on long flights - it forces you to get up and move at some point.
- dagw 16y agoBut still no matter how much water you drink, you're not going to average more than a few minutes an hour going to the bathroom (unless you have a medical condition). That is not going to make a noticeable dent in the 8-10 hours of sitting you're doing.
- crystalis 16y agoBut still, no matter how long your snorkel, you're not going to average more than a few breaths of fresh air per minute. Will that make a noticeable dent in the 8-10 hours of snorkeling you're doing? :)
- cdr 16y agoBreaks are good, but they're not going to significantly reduce the time you spend sitting.