You Don’t Need More Productivity Hacks, You Just Need To Go On a Walk

But please don’t turn it into a performance metric.

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Sometimes I think the most radical thing you can do in a productivity-obsessed world is take a walk.

Not to chitchat about the weather, grab a quick Subway sandwich because you didn’t have time to prepare lunch or to count steps as part of your productive day.

Just to step outside with no agenda.

I don’t know about you, but two-hour in-office brainstorming sessions never leave me feeling inspired and brimming with ideas. They leave me feeling depleted and frustrated.

But send me out on a 30-minute walk, and I’ll guarantee you I’ll come back with new ideas and insights.

Office culture doesn’t understand this. They think creativity is something that can be summoned, like flipping a switch. Turn it on when you need it, turn it off when you’re done. They expect you to turn on your switch while you’re sitting in stasis, under their fluorescent lights.

Here’s why going on a walk may be your best ‘’productivity hack’’.

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