Confined Spaces/my own topic...Crystal Cyr

I found Kip's article about experiencing the land on foot very interesting. I think it not only applies to people who drive in cars, but also people who work in doors, and people who live in man made structures. I am not saying people should live and work outside, but we should be more conscious of the outdoors, and make an effort to spend more time there. I know a lot of companies are experimenting with ways to increase employee productivity. Some companies have gyms, and some have rooms where employees can take naps. I, however, think that maybe they should encourage the employees to go outside and take a 15-30 minute walk. My mother has been doing this on her break for years, and she always comes back feeling refreshed and ready to work. I believe that when people are sitting and working in a confined space, like a cubical, office, or at a desk, they tend to get tired of it after a while. Lunch makes it worse, since food tends to give that full, sleepy feeling. Perhaps if people went for a short walk after lunch, got some fresh air, and increased their circulation a bit, it would result in higher levels of productivity. Just a thought.