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Radek Pilich · 02-19-2007, 10:55 PM

Well, basically what I want to ask you now is how to reward myself after some part of work is done. How to relax in a few moments and gain another wave of energy to continue focused productive work. Being university student, most of my work is done on computer, I read a book and take notes on computer, I write assesments on computer etc. As we know, human`s energy span is quite short, but nowdays I can keep doing work lets say something around half an hour (in the begginig of the day without distractions). But I am not sure about rewarding myself for job done, gaining energy and motivation to achieve "the flow" once again. The later during the day the worst the situation is. I am pretty sure that letting my brain to process new information during the reward-relax period is not good for me. Webbrowsing, watching youtube videos, reading newsletters... I just don`t feel good about it. I can do this things after the big piece of pie is eaten, but not during particular mouthfuls. So what to do? Exercise and stretch my body? That looks like good idea, doesn`t it? What about mental relaxation? I would be really grateful if someone of experienced productive people can elaborate more on this particular topic. Or send me some links for recommended material about this please. Thank you guys

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Radek Pilich Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hull (UK) Posts: 58	How to stay productive and don`t give up? Well, basically what I want to ask you now is how to reward myself after some part of work is done. How to relax in a few moments and gain another wave of energy to continue focused productive work. Being university student, most of my work is done on computer, I read a book and take notes on computer, I write assesments on computer etc. As we know, human`s energy span is quite short, but nowdays I can keep doing work lets say something around half an hour (in the begginig of the day without distractions). But I am not sure about rewarding myself for job done, gaining energy and motivation to achieve "the flow" once again. The later during the day the worst the situation is. I am pretty sure that letting my brain to process new information during the reward-relax period is not good for me. Webbrowsing, watching youtube videos, reading newsletters... I just don`t feel good about it. I can do this things after the big piece of pie is eaten, but not during particular mouthfuls. So what to do? Exercise and stretch my body? That looks like good idea, doesn`t it? What about mental relaxation? I would be really grateful if someone of experienced productive people can elaborate more on this particular topic. Or send me some links for recommended material about this please. Thank you guys __________________ "To change misery, disease, failure and poverty into joy, health, success and prosperity, I must think, speak and act in ways which are the exact reverse of how most people think, speak and act." James Arthur Ray (Quantum Creations)