I don't take lunch, so I have time available to catch up on my e-mails. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
I'm surprised to hear so many of the community does not take a lunch break. Please know the importance of keeping your body properly fueled, the benefits of the mental break, fresh air, human interaction, and just moving in general.
I want the best for everyone's health. Take care of yourself. Saving Changes...
Yeah skipping lunch doesn't sound too good. Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
Normally I eat at my desk, and after lunch I go for a short walk to get some fresh air. Anyway depending on my schedule I may go out for lunch with my colleagues, once in a while. Saving Changes...
Anish and Vincent. that's a good balance. Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Apr 07, 2018 6:42 PM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Love it Dinah, a sign. Perhaps "If you see me eating, it means go away!" :-)
It was so annoying for awhile. I used to eat and read a book. My lunch is always at the same time. My one boss seemed to wait until noon every day to come over and ask a question. She would always state that she did not want to disturb me, but here is my question anyway. I tried to sit in an empty conference room, but then people would see me (glass door) and poke their head in and ask what I was doing in there.
When I started studying for the PMP, I put the sign up. If it is lunchtime and you see me studying, do not disturb. It worked.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Apr 09, 2018 10:42 AM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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You can't escape it seems.
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Larry MinerFounder and Sr. Project Management of Decision Memory Systems| Decision Memory SystemsBath, Oh, United States
Here's another way to look at this. I've generally worked as a contractor and in the summer time I enjoy getting out of work as early as I can to enjoy what little summer we have in NE Ohio. So, I often combine my lunch and continuing my work effort over lunch so I can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine an hour earlier in the afternoon. Saving Changes...
Amany NuseibehSpeaker, Global Leader | Optimal ConsultingSydney, Nsw, Australia
Sante,
Following my recovery from a health issue I had last year, I decided to stop eating lunch while working. I take a break, go out, enjoy the sunshine (even if it's for a short walk around the block).
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Apr 09, 2018 10:47 AM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Amany, I hope that is working out better for you :-)
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Ilona Daw-KrizmanManaging Principal| Krizman and Associates, LLCCleveland-Akron, Oh, United States
I step out everyday. Sometimes it is to grab a lunch out, others it is to grab something and bring back to my desk. Stepping away from my work can provide clarity if I am having difficulty and I find it refreshes my mind and give me a boost of energy in the middle of the day. Saving Changes...
