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By: Ponventer

Ponventer — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:05:00 +0000

Play a game — if you really enjoy it. i do this for my favorite web game. I think that will bring me a good begin for the afternoon .
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By: Gerald

Gerald — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:25:00 +0000

I’m in the UK… so I use tesco, they have a great customer service. Usually they are not very good with fruits and veggies so I go to the local market on weekends. But they have great offers, BOGOFs and coupons for free delivery most of the time. Even paying 5 dollars for delivery is a bargain for me when I consider gas and time wasted, plus the non essential items you end up buying when tempted at the supermarket. Any time I have complained about missing items or something not being what I expected, I have been refunded, and kept the product. Like that time I got a 3 pounds smoked salmon that expired 3 days later instead of the usual 3-4 weeks. On that website I can save a list of my favorite items to save me some time, or shop as I go and checkout when I have enough products. Usually do it every other week.

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By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:17:00 +0000

Wow, that sounds like an ideal situation all around! I’m kind of jealous, actually. (My OCD would love an activity like that, too.)

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:16:00 +0000

I like your flexible approach! It keeps things interesting and lets you really get the most out of each day’s break. (p.s. I wish I lived close enough to home that I could run back on my break and do some housework! Maybe then I’d finally be on top of my dishes and laundry!)

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:14:00 +0000

That’s a fantastic idea! I HATE grocery shopping but have never been sure if online grocery shopping would be right for me. What sites do you use, can I ask?

By: Rzokian

Rzokian — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:59:00 +0000

My husband and I recently bought a second car, so suddenly I can leave the office during lunch. It’s close enough to go home or I can run errands. Before lunch each day, or the night before, I decide what will make me feel most satisfied when I’m done with lunch. Sometimes it’s errands, sometimes it’s writing. Today it was housework!

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:37:00 +0000

Once a week I volunteer during my lunch break. I found an organization 5 minutes away that provides (seasonal) clothing to foster care children but they need help keeping clothes stocked and organized for when the families arrive. My OCD comes out to organize clothing racks but I’m also doing good. As an added bonus my company provides grants for employee volunteer work – in one year I can get a $500 grant just for my one hour a week.

By: Gerald

Gerald — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:29:00 +0000

I shop online! My groceries get delivered right after I get home from work, saving me a stressful supermaket errand.

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:06:00 +0000

Sounds like you’re spending your lunch in a great way for you. It’s so important to have some time to unwind and take care of yourself in the middle of a hectic day.

By: Steff@get-my-ex-boyfriend-back

Steff@get-my-ex-boyfriend-back — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:44:00 +0000

Hi Cordelia,

I have always enjoyed reading your articles. My lunch time is strictly for indulging myself with food and bonding with my colleagues. I think that is wholesome enough. Let me tell you though that there are some bosses that don’t eat (my company is made up of 95% female) and tend to drag meetings over lunch time. It’s terrible, and I suspect it is not doing their body or diet program any good.

* I can truly understand how one can play a game without truly enjoying it, This is why I stay away from addictive games like bejewelled and facebook blackjack.

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brautkleider — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:34:00 +0000

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By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:43:00 +0000

I hear you.

By: Hijj2011

Hijj2011 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:50:00 +0000

I need a full rest…..

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:58:00 +0000

Thanks, Zsa Zsa! It’s a good point to mention that people working from home need breaks, too. I think sometimes it’s even harder to get a break then because the work/home line blurs so much. But you’ve got to have downtime, no matter what your situation. (P.s. I would SO play with my puppies for relaxation if I worked from home!)

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:57:00 +0000

You must really be a power napper–can’t imagine it’s very comfortable sleeping space in among all the mops & brooms.

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:56:00 +0000

Yikes! That’s certainly one brand of R&R (which I of course cannot professionally endorse).

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:56:00 +0000

*Snerk* Things I’d like to say but won’t in real life…

By: Zsa Zsa

Zsa Zsa — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:44:00 +0000

Love your tips! I used to love reading during lunch breaks and taking short walks. Now that I work at home, I usually just do some stretches, play with my dog or take a quick nap!

By: Palladium964

Palladium964 — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:14:00 +0000

Just get up and leave your desk at random times during the day. Hide in the janitor closet for a quick 15 minute power nap.OMG don’t forget to put the phone on vibrake and set your alarm. Opps, I may have over slept a few times. Everyone will wonder where you are, just tell them you were over there–someplace – someplace in the building. Then on your lunch break go outside, get away from the desk, monitor, and coworkers. In the afternoon around 3, go to the closet for another 15 minute power nap.But make sure to take two additional 10 minutes breaks too just walking randomly shuffling papers or something. Tell them you were someplace, over there…lol

By: Palladium964

Palladium964 — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:05:00 +0000

Unacceptable treatment of your pandejo co-workers to someone who does not speak the dialect well! The reason, they are feeling inadequate because they are so narrow minded. Write it all down, document who said what and who was present, go to HR, go to board of labor relations. Make sure no retaliation is happening. Does not matter if they speak English or whatever, there is no place in the work place for bully’s. Thumbs Down to Bully’s!!!

By: Palladium964

Palladium964 — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:02:00 +0000

My response to “Why aren’t you working?” I would reply: “I didn’t see you coming.”

By: Palladium964

Palladium964 — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Here in Las Vegas I know some people that go to titty-bars to enjoy their hour!

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:33:00 +0000

I understand. Many people have responded that way! Stay tuned for my upcoming post on just that issue!

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bwwind — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:31:00 +0000

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By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:17:00 +0000

Can I reach out and hug you? You are precisely the kind of manager/boss our workaholic culture DIRELY needs. Thank you on your employees’ behalf for trying to get them to take better care of themselves. If only the working world had more like you.

We all have natural ebbs and flows of energy (as anyone who’s experienced the dreaded “3:00 slump” is aware). We perform better when we ride our peak productivity periods, then take some time to rest, recharge, and renew ourselves.

Unless you’re a computer, getting through the workday and doing your best should never be treated as a marathon; it should be treated as a series of well-time and well-fueled sprints. Energy management (and maximization) is worth infinitely more than time management.

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:12:00 +0000

“So this is one of those topics where we should all be saying ‘why did you even think you had to write this’!”

You are (sadly) spot on. It seems that most of topics people are blogging about these days (cut back on spending, take time for yourself, enjoy the small things, follow your passion) are all pretty “duh!” lines of thought. Unfortunately, we are extremely talented as a culture at not realizing the obvious as we shuffle dully through the daily grind…

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:10:00 +0000

I like that you have so many options available. It really keeps the time fresh and interesting and is a nice mix of productivity and R&R. You are very lucky to have flexibility with your break (as witnessed by many of the other commenters’ situations).

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:08:00 +0000

Do you mean the “why aren’t you working if you’re at your desk” kind of situation?

By: Fubriana

Fubriana — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:37:00 +0000

With only 30 minutes on lunch, I barely have time to walk down to the cafeteria, break into my packed lunch and allow for a quick phone call. 30 minutes is not long enough to do much else but chew and swallow before you have to be back at your desk. I would love to have 1 hour to do errands, read a book, or do something educational. I wish employers would recognize this time as something more than feeding the animal time.

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Celulares Nokia — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:39:00 +0000

Sitting there staring at the screen while you eat a sandwich creates a situation

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By: Mar24g

Mar24g — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:25:00 +0000

It depends on the season and what I am into: Reading, studying, self improvement, home repair. Generally, I like this time to kick back, enjoy a refreshing beverage, a snack, input some work from the day (do not have to bring this work home); blog, research some website or work opportunity, maybe chat with a buddy if they are nearby, read the paper or a book. I have a flexible work schedule and am manager I schedule my lunch/break. .

By: Kevin Leighton

Kevin Leighton — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:51:00 +0000

So this is one of those topics where we should all be saying ‘why did you even think you had to write this’! Unfortunately it’s a fact of life that many people dont take a break and probably end up less productive than they would have been if they’d done so. Yep, I try to make my 30 mins constructive by going for a walk, building my network on LinkedIn or Twitter or developing my own small business. I can always find something else to do!

By: Kay Lorraine

Kay Lorraine — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:40:00 +0000

I used to fight with my employees to get them to take a lunch break. They all wanted to eat at their desks and then take off early at the end of the day. It was really tough, because I am a firm believer that you NEED to take a break. Sitting there staring at the screen while you eat a sandwich creates a situation where sometime around 2:00 your productivity takes a nose dive and you’re pretty much worthless by 4:00.

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:29:00 +0000

Oh wow. Isn’t it incredible what you can find out about people just by taking a little extra time out to get to know them? I bet he was so grateful to be able to share that with somebody. Good for you for taking the time out to listen to him–I’m sure your conversations were a bright spot in his work day!

By: Jodine Ibeme

Jodine Ibeme — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0000

I got to know a person on lunch break and found out this person was being bullied by people in his department. This person could not explain well it because he wasn’t fluent in English
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By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:55:00 +0000

“One can’t forget that you have to optimize the other hours of your workday too.”

Agreed! The hours of your personal time, too. Are you going to spend your evenings zoned out in front of the TV, or connect with family, friends, hobbies…? Every hour we have is ours to spend, and however we spend it, we should make sure we feel at the end that it’s been spent the best way we could.

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:53:00 +0000

Exactly. It can help so much just to get out of the office environment and have a chance to reset.

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:52:00 +0000

Getting in a little workout midday can be a great way to boost your energy and clear your mind. I wish I were ambitious enough to try it myself.

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:51:00 +0000

Freakin’ awesome! You’d better believe I’m sharing that with everyone I know now. Great find!

By: Cordelia

Cordelia — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:46:00 +0000

I can understand that. Sometimes eating in the break room can be more stressful than not taking a lunch at all. It’s so sad that other people’s crappy attitudes can pervade a whole workplace like that. In that kind of situation, I would definitely eat outside, in my car, go somewhere for lunch, etc. You’re wise to stay out of a gossipy atmosphere. It brings you down, it brings other people down, and it does nothing but cause more stress.