If you come from Germany or have children here in Germany, you might remember those rare days when the schools declare “hitzefrei” (literally translated as “heat free”) because temperatures climb to an unbearable level (around 27 degrees Celsius). Actually the levels vary from state to state.
The Deutsche Welle has a lovely article explaining the word in more detail.
I’d like to share an article with video clip (link to: forbes.com) with you today explaining why the 8-hour workday is outdated and doesn’t work. It might have been relevant years ago, but it’s no longer relevant today. If we want to be as productive as possible, we need to structure our day differently.
According to a recent study, the ideal work-to-break ratio is 52 minutes of work, followed by 17 minutes of rest. The idea is to focus completely on the task at hand and then to take a real break. To get away from your computer and your phone. To go out for a walk, read or chat to a colleague.
I’ve only just read that a lot of Indian and Chinese users don’t have email and that they rely on apps like WeChat for more direct communication from a mobile phone.
You might like to read yourself about three new trends on inc.com.
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!'” Audrey Hepburn
Do we have “Wackeldackel” in Britain? I have absolutely no idea. Of course, I know them here in Germany although, I must confess, I haven’t seen them for years. They’re those dachshund toys, often placed in the back of cars, with heads that wobble.
You can find a picture of one on the Deutsche Welle website.
