From cf6dcc13ff6060b3b415de682f5bfe6a121c0dab Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jan Hovancik Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 11:14:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Adds some more break ideas --- CHANGELOG.md | 3 +++ README.md | 2 ++ app/breakIdeas.js | 7 ++++++- 3 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md index ae5107093..6ca0e6c57 100644 --- a/CHANGELOG.md +++ b/CHANGELOG.md @@ -8,6 +8,9 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/). ### Fixed - some grammar +### Added +- more break ideas + ## [0.5.0] ### Added - strict mode - breaks/microbreaks can't be finished early diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f900f41c0..416056fda 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -90,6 +90,8 @@ Feel free to join [development](https://github.com/hovancik/stretchly/blob/maste - https://www.spineuniverse.com/wellness/ergonomics/workstation-ergonomics-take-break - http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/21-counter-intuitive-break-ideas-to-boost-your-productivity-at-work.html - http://www.latofonts.com/lato-free-fonts/ + - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/24/sitting-at-work-why-its-dangerous-alternatives_n_1695618.html + - http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/sittingUNM.html #### Sounds credits Sounds used in this application are listed [here](http://freesound.org/people/hovancik/bookmarks/category/58865/). diff --git a/app/breakIdeas.js b/app/breakIdeas.js index bbfff8d3c..ddaf27205 100644 --- a/app/breakIdeas.js +++ b/app/breakIdeas.js @@ -10,5 +10,10 @@ module.exports = new Shuffled([ ['Change', 'Do you have a stability ball or standing work desk? Consider replacing your desk chair with them for a while.'], ['Notice', 'Are you daydreaming or having trouble focusing? It is a sign that you need to take a break.'], ['Tech', 'How about taking a no-tech walk?'], - ['Fruit', 'Take your time and eat some fruit. Slowly. Notice the flavor, the texture, the freshness.'] + ['Metabolism', 'Emerging research shows that sitting for long periods of time contributes to risk of metabolic syndrome, heart attack and stroke risk and overall death risk, among others. Taking regular walking breaks can help your circulation, working to counteract some of those problems.'], + ['Active Meetings', 'How about moving meetings from the conference room to the concourse? Walking not only burns calories but it may even foster a sense of collaboration.'], + ['Fruit', 'Take your time and eat some fruit. Slowly. Notice the flavor, the texture, the freshness.'], + ['Bathrooms', 'Walk to the farthest bathroom in the worksite facility when going to the restroom.'], + ['Coffee break', 'Going on coffee break? Consider doing a 5-minute walk every time you go for one.'], + ['Colleagues', 'Do not email or message office colleagues, walk to their desks to communicate with them.'] ])