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Let’s Reinstate Recess

No, I'm not talking about traditional recess in schools.  Let's all take a break from our busy days at work to screw off!  Yes!  You read it right!  I think too many office workers are prone to chronic "Ass in Chair Syndrome" as nicely described by Grant over at newlycorporate.com.  Now, I differ from you Grant in that I prescribe something other than socializing with drinks to cure AICS.  I vote for taking short breaks during the day to get up and walk around.  I also prescribe going outside on your lunch break and moving around.  Moving around can include a lot, so let me detail what I did today...

I have a half hour lunch break.  Normally I go for a walk in a suburban housing development that sits strategically beside the corporate park in which I work.  Today I went on my usual walk, but noticed something I'd previously glossed over.  There's a sports park and playground at the end of a dead end street in the development.  My inner five year old rejoiced!  Huzzah!  It then dared me to go swing on the swings, and well, I took the dare.

Not only did I swing on the swings, I also did a lunge-walk down the paved path around the park and a short sprint.  It was fun.  It got my heartrate up and got me energized.  I also got some much-needed sun.  If you're in Southeastern PA, you'll have noticed today is a gorgeous sunny day.  If you haven't noticed...step outside!

So, after my recess at lunch I've been feeling more productive this afternoon than usual.  I think, readers, I'm gonna have to reinstate recess everyday.  This makes me happy