[rauljara]

I love the example of moving the printers. For me, every time I get up from my desk for a couple of minutes, I get a little refreshed, and I come back more productive than before. Having to walk a little ways to get a print out is a great recharge to my mental batteries. A shorter walk would translate into less of a recharge.

Of course, I could also easily see how if you were focused on something, walking a long ways to the printer might be just enough of a distraction to make you lose your focus. I imagine short "breaks" like walking to the printer would effect everyone a little differently.

[WingForward]

Sure, but should you be recharging your mental batteries (reducing cognitive overload) based on what documents your printing?

Short breaks and walks are wonderful and productive, but not necessarily at the times your printing.