My lunch break timer went from 30 minutes to 12 after I switched desks

I work in an open office in Austin and used to sit near the break room. Every day I'd pop over for chips, get pulled into someone's story, and suddenly it's 30 minutes gone. Last month I moved to a spot by the window on the other side of the floor. Now I have to walk past three rows of desks to even get to the fridge, so I just bring my sandwich and eat at my desk. The weird part is I don't even miss the break room chatter, I actually get a quiet minute to look outside. The timer thing started as a joke when I set my phone to 15 minutes, but I've been back before it goes off every single time. Has anyone else realized their habits are 90% about location and not willpower?

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hayden70919d ago

Nah, people just use whatever excuse fits their mood that day.