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Trixie · 11-02-2008, 09:13 PM

It's always a struggle, but you have to force yourself to take at least one day off a week and limit your hours at the machine. And figure out if what you're doing is worth it.

I'm not someone who "recharges" by socializing so it's an extra challenge to actually get out of the house, get fresh air, etc. so things like making appointments for massage helps my body and feels good enough -- without requiring any effort on my part except to wash my ass beforehand -- that I look forward to it instead of dreading some boring, draining social situation. Figure out things you really enjoy doing that are easy (and cheap, if you need them to be), make a list of them, remind yourself that doing those things is JUSTIFIABLE/good for you and your work, tack it up above your monitor, and promise yourself to do one of those things every day. Taking time off makes you so much more productive and efficient when you are working that it justifies itself. Also, any effort you make is good, even if you just force yourself to go outside and jump rope for five minutes.

If you're not a very social person I think it's easier sometimes to tell people you're working than it is to say, "I'm taking time a day off but I don't want to spend it interacting with you/listening to your idle chatter". I think people are suspicious of people who choose to spend time alone so you have to be really firm in explaining to friends/family/partners that you're taking time off by yourself. I don't think I'm the only one who sometimes chooses to work because I feel guilty about taking time to myself to do the things I like to do by myself.

11-02-2008, 09:13 PM
Trixie Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: near Seattle, WA Posts: 1,850	It's always a struggle, but you have to force yourself to take at least one day off a week and limit your hours at the machine. And figure out if what you're doing is worth it. I'm not someone who "recharges" by socializing so it's an extra challenge to actually get out of the house, get fresh air, etc. so things like making appointments for massage helps my body and feels good enough -- without requiring any effort on my part except to wash my ass beforehand -- that I look forward to it instead of dreading some boring, draining social situation. Figure out things you really enjoy doing that are easy (and cheap, if you need them to be), make a list of them, remind yourself that doing those things is JUSTIFIABLE/good for you and your work, tack it up above your monitor, and promise yourself to do one of those things every day. Taking time off makes you so much more productive and efficient when you are working that it justifies itself. Also, any effort you make is good, even if you just force yourself to go outside and jump rope for five minutes. If you're not a very social person I think it's easier sometimes to tell people you're working than it is to say, "I'm taking time a day off but I don't want to spend it interacting with you/listening to your idle chatter". I think people are suspicious of people who choose to spend time alone so you have to be really firm in explaining to friends/family/partners that you're taking time off by yourself. I don't think I'm the only one who sometimes chooses to work because I feel guilty about taking time to myself to do the things I like to do by myself. __________________ WebWhoreBucks: Girls, a guy and a tranny -- unique indie porn!