The 8-Hour Workday Myth: Debunked

It's a myth that's been debunked more times than a Kardashian's reputation. The 8-hour workday has been around for decades, and still, people cling to it like a worn-out security blanket.

Here's the deal:

The 8-hour workday originated from the 19th-century industrial revolution, where factories were churning out clock-punching, union-busting, worker-beans like there was no tomorrow. It was a time for efficiency, not for human well-being. And we're still living with the consequences.

But here's what's real:

• Our brains are wired to focus for 90-120 minutes, not 8 hours.
• Our productivity peaks in the morning, then plummets like a failed startup in a saturated market.
• Our bodies need breaks, not just to stretch their hamstrings but to recharge our neurons.
• And our creativity? Forget about it, we're too busy checking our email to think about anything else.

So, what's the alternative?

Try this: work 2-3 hours, then take a walk. Take a walk, and I mean a real walk. Not a "step away from my desk and pretend to stretch" walk. A walk that makes you feel like you're walking on sunshine.

Or, if that's not your thing, try the

90-minute work session myth.

Other Related Myths:

• 40-Hour Workweek Myth
• Standard 8-Hour Norms Myth