[enomar]

While I agree this is article is pretty fluffy, don't just discount the idea. Don't knock it until you try it...

Most people waste a lot time in the morning building up enough courage (or guilt) to start their real work. They check email, read blogs, chat around the water cooler...whatever. All that stuff can wait until you actually need a break. Personally, when I jump right in and start writing code, it has a huge impact on my productivity for the day.