Context switching costs more than we give it credit for

Re:Context switching costs more than we give it credit for by walleeee on Monday January 18, 2021 @09:17AM (#25821980)

Tangential to music, but how do y'all train yourselves to ignore your bodies? I sit for 5 minutes and my back hurts. It's my biggest focus killer. I'm constantly aware of how physically uncomfortable I am when I have to work on some extended programming task, sitting or standing desk alike.

I've taken to lying horizontal with a keyboard on my lap and a projector aimed at the ceiling. Feels ridiculous but it's at least comfortable.

Sometimes I don't think I'd mind being a brain in a vat.

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Re:Context switching costs more than we give it credit for by _jal on Monday January 18, 2021 @09:29AM (#25822093)

If you're that uncomfortable after trying to adjust, it sounds like something might be wrong. Could be worth asking a specialist about your symptoms.

I occasionally have RSI issues, which are usually a stress symptom telling me I'm operating above red-line. If I listen to my body, things work out much better than if I try to ignore it.

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Re:Context switching costs more than we give it credit for by drjasonharrison on Monday January 18, 2021 @10:13AM (#25822516)

Have you looked into yoga, Pilates, or any core strengthening exercises? While sitting is very strenuous on the human body, it's not something that should hurt after five minutes.

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Re:Context switching costs more than we give it credit for by dnautics on Monday January 18, 2021 @11:51AM (#25823654)

Sounds like you need to do core exercises: crunches etc.

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