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Discussion on: What harmful habits do developers pick up over time?

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Ben Halpern

I read that if you take a break, but the break involves another screen, your brain really doesn't actually reap the benefits of the break.

So moving from your computer, plopping on the couch and scrolling Reddit etc. is really not what you want to be doing if you can help it.

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Juan F Gonzalez

Exactly! That's what I tell some students on calls. Having a structure of work & break times (like the Pomodoro technique)
And the important thing is that when people are working, they try to focus and get stuff done. And when they are taking the break, they fully disengage from pc or phone and just go for a walk, go to the bathroom, make a drink, talk with someone or whatever to make it an actual break.