Post is about taking short breaks between video meetings, and can confirm.
When we did YC the partners told us that regular physical exercise was extremely important. For me, regularly lifting heavy weights prevents extreme stress from corroding my mind.
I have studied in Austria and in Denmark. Both countries use lecture slots of ~120min.
In Austria there is no break during the slot. But in Denmark they have a ~10min break after the first hour.
For me, this 10min break was the most impactful pedagogical experience I ever had.
Usually, my brain would shut off at around 70min. Missing almost half of the lecture while in Austria. In comparison, I never had issues to focus while in Denmark.
At my company I've been on a crusade to get meetings to start at :05 or :35. We already used Google's "speedy meetings" but that works by _ending_ meetings early. The problem is that never works. People aren't diligent enough to actually stop early. But no one will start a meeting before its scheduled time. And if people do join early, they can socialize and build social connections for a few minutes.
Having those extra 5 minutes between meetings is not only important mentally, but physically too! You can get water, stretch, hit the lou, or for those of us back in the office, walk between rooms.
The main downside is that it takes a few extra clicks whenever you create a meeting. But it's worth it.
The late start is slowly catching on. I recommend trying it!
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I have studied in Austria and in Denmark. Both countries use lecture slots of ~120min. In Austria there is no break during the slot. But in Denmark they have a ~10min break after the first hour.
For me, this 10min break was the most impactful pedagogical experience I ever had.
Usually, my brain would shut off at around 70min. Missing almost half of the lecture while in Austria. In comparison, I never had issues to focus while in Denmark.
Thanks in advance!
At my company I've been on a crusade to get meetings to start at :05 or :35. We already used Google's "speedy meetings" but that works by _ending_ meetings early. The problem is that never works. People aren't diligent enough to actually stop early. But no one will start a meeting before its scheduled time. And if people do join early, they can socialize and build social connections for a few minutes.
Having those extra 5 minutes between meetings is not only important mentally, but physically too! You can get water, stretch, hit the lou, or for those of us back in the office, walk between rooms.
The main downside is that it takes a few extra clicks whenever you create a meeting. But it's worth it.
The late start is slowly catching on. I recommend trying it!
I wish Google would fix their speedy meetings to support this: https://jedfonner.com/2022/10/18/better-speedy-meetings