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Re:How to Take a Walk by reneky on Tuesday August 10, 2010 @04:35AM (#1590875)
Turns out it's easier to let your mind wander if you're busy with a simple activity, like walking:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/science/29tier.html

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Re:How to Take a Walk by briancooley on Tuesday August 10, 2010 @03:55PM (#1592781)
My favorite is juggling. I learned how recently after someone on HN posted a link to a Youtube video. At first I found it required a lot of concentration, but now it just takes my mind off coding for a few minutes during a break and it gives my wrists a little stretch away from the keyboard.
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Re:How to Take a Walk by eru on Tuesday August 10, 2010 @02:36PM (#1592506)
That's why we all need treadmill desks.
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