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My trick may sound stupid, but it does work and is beneficial in two senses. What I do is to drink quite a lot of water while coding. I have a 1 litre bottle t
by bromagosa 14y ago
My trick may sound stupid, but it does work and is beneficial in two senses. What I do is to drink quite a lot of water while coding.
I have a 1 litre bottle that I must empty and refill at least twice a day. Every time I need to refill the bottle or... empty myself, I seize the opportunity to rest for 5 minutes. That's all.
I guarantee you will get up from your chair and leave everything you're doing.
- typicalrunt 14y agoThis. It's free (or cheap), easy, and is good for your health (and not just because you are taking a break). I've been doing this for over 10 years, starting from when I realized that I was getting sicker and more unhealthy just sitting at my desk for extended periods of time (> 4 hrs straight).
- cake 14y agoI do the same with tea. I have a cup all day long and need to boil water, clean stuff, pee etc from time to time which forces me to disconnect my eyes from the screen.
- arocks 14y agoI was about to post the exact same thing. It is the best means to ensure breaks. Plus, to counter all the ill effects of sitting, you have to stand up!
- Dirlewanger 14y agoIf one drinks caffeine, alternate with coffee and water. Both will guarantee to get you up at least once an hour and the water replenishes water lost from the caffeine.
- bslatkin 14y agoThis is exactly what I've been doing for 5+ years. Never had RSI or back problems since.