Often, stepping away from the desk is seen as a loss of valuable work time, time we could otherwise use to tackle the next item on our to-do list.

Recently, I read an article [1] that made me think about my own break habits. It indicated that taking breaks during our workday can boost performance and overall well-being.

This got me wondering why we often spend 8 straight hours at our desks every day, taking breaks only for lunch and bathroom visits.

So, I'm curious about HN's break habits.

How often do you take breaks during your workday, and for how long?

What do you do during these breaks to help maintain productivity throughout your work sessions?

Also, do you ever find it hard to use your breaks effectively? For example, instead of doing something refreshing, do you just end up doom-scrolling on your phone?

[1] https://hbr.org/2023/05/how-to-take-better-breaks-at-work-according-to-research?utm_campaign=60914066303de1000182574f&utm_content=647eb25a887baa000172a21e&utm_medium=smarpshare