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A comment on Ask HN: How do you force yourself to take breaks while coding?.

Re:Ask HN: How do you force yourself to take breaks while co... by al_borland on Thursday January 29, 2026 @11:02PM (#46820390)
Drink a lot of water. The bladder can only be ignored for so long.
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Re:Ask HN: How do you force yourself to take breaks while co... by glidea on Friday January 30, 2026 @05:15AM (#46822640)
Honestly, this is probably the most reliable method. Biology > willpower.

I've tried the water trick but then I just hold it until I "finish this one thing"... which is the same problem.

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Re:Ask HN: How do you force yourself to take breaks while co... by apothegm on Sunday February 01, 2026 @12:13AM (#46843819)
You also have to remember to pause to drink…
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