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Originally Posted by After Shock Media
I used to work non stop. Life suffered, loved ones became distant, and I burnt myself out. Thought if I slowed down I would make less money and progress less. I eventually worked myself sick and had to take a break. From then on I decided to pretty much keep to work hours that I set. I may break these on occasion but typically I now will only work for 8-10 hours a day - that's it. I also take at least a day off each week if not two days off. On top of that I start my work days with a routine, I make some tea (was coffee), make my lunch, have breakfast and then go to work on the computer. I take a lunch break (eat prepared meal) and wrap up around 6 to 7. I get more done than before, am rested usually, and my relationships etc are better. I also really feel going through the process of making my lunch etc. really sets the mood and tells my body and brain that today is indeed a work day.
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I did the same at the beginning, changed, and pretty much do this now.
For two years I was working 7 days a week, 18 hour days. My health suffered a number of ways because of it. However, once things started really cranking, I cut back. I even pushed new projects off (which is why I have things backed up now), and cut hours down to 8-10.
I stopped eating at my computer. Took weekends partially off. Made time to get out of the house, even if to the mall. Made sure I took a break away from the computer at a minimum of half hour every few hours. Middle of the day nap, workout, jetski.
Oh... and I also switched things up to be more seasonal. For example, during the colder months when I am trapped inside. I work more, and handle a lot more shit. In the summer, I spend less time launching new projects, working, whatever. I make the most of the winter months. In the summer, I get out an enjoy life.