• LanternEverywhere@kbin.social
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    Actually that’s often the most productive thing you can do. If your mind is fuzzy and you try to work through it you will continue to have low productivity for the rest of the day, but if you take a 30 minute nap to refresh your mind then you’ll have higher productivity for the whole rest of the day.

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      It’s true, and much of the enlightened world does it. American businesses, on the other hand, largely measure productivity by how sufficiently drained/beat up their employees appear at the end of the day.

      I mentioned to my current supervisor once that I was going to the gym after work, to which their reply was “I guess you didn’t work hard enough today then, haha.” my mistake for momentarily forgetting a lesson I knew: the owners and their doting lackeys are the the opposite of friends, if it’s not work related, it should be a lie(same as they do to you constantly) or silence. At least in the US.

      Just like when you’re in the presence of an American cop, when at work, anything you say can and will be used against you, so be as fake and stepford as possible.

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        It’s true, and much of the enlightened world does it.

        Ain’t it the truth. I’m an American who does software development for a French company and it’s amazing. 10/10. Best job I’ve ever had.

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        I’m a manager and I confirm that I am not upset, I endorse taking a rest when you’re tired, and I took sleeping breaks myself from time to time. I’m working from the office at my current position though :(

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      Sometimes a 30 minute nap accidentally turns into a 4 hr nap, which I believe will improve your productivity for the rest of the week 😂

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        Happens to me every single time. I stopped taking naps because I wake up all groggy and then it takes an hour to become fully conscious again. It’s just not fun anymore

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          Short naps are the key. Not long enough for rem to start otherwise you wake up groggy.

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      One thing I do when I’ve got a big task is to take a break and do some chores. I’ll think on it in the background while I’m focused on folding laundry or whatever, and then grab a cup of coffee and get to work with a fresh brain and at least some idea of where to start.

      (I don’t like naps but I imagine the principle is the same.)

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      As much as the term work hard, play hard is abused there is truth in it. An incredibly important part of being productive is making sure your mental and physical needs are met. Whether its through naps, exercise, or some other activity

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      It took some practice for me to get comfortable putting something I’m working on down instead of hammering it out that evening, and just picking it up in the morning.

      99% of the time, what would have been an hour long slog filled with distractions and snacking becomes a 10 minute, low-effort task after a good night’s sleep.