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Taking Breaks Can Help Your Productivity
By Christina Lemmey | May 22, 2008
When you’re a WAHM, it’s super easy to fall into a habit of sitting at the computer for countless hours doing work, networking, etc. Needless to say, I prefer doing my online work to doing housework so I’ve gotten a bit disorganized these last few weeks.
But yesterday I had piles of laundry to catch up on and I was having a bit of writer’s block, so I just took a break to fold some laundry. By the time I was done folding, maybe 10 minutes later, I had my client’s promo written in my head; the same promo that had me stumped just a short time earlier. It truly amazed me how it just worked itself out after I had stopped staring at the computer screen.
From now on I’m forcing myself to take breaks during my work day, especially if I’m having difficulty figuring out a problem. Stepping away is sometimes all it takes to clear your head and the solution will come to you.
Topics: WAHM Life |
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Great post. I find that anything I can do outside helps me to refocus and get back on track!
May 22nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
So True! I definitley take a lunch break! It’s such a nice break in the day and I can come back to my desk feeling refreshed and ready to go! Some days I even go out for lunch to get some fresh air.
May 27th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Christina,
You’re absolutely right! So many people undervalue the importance of taking a break. Concentrating too long on one problem can just end up as a lot of wasted time, whereas stepping back and clearing your head, if even just for a few minutes, will leave you refreshed and renewed, and hopefully full of solutions!
I’m an official Microsoft ambassador and right now we’re really trying to scale up our connections with influential bloggers like yourself. I’d love to share with you some of the stuff we’ve been doing in the last couple months to help women entrepreneurs; we’re really committed to providing all the necessary resources to help women start, grow and expand their business.
We just wrapped up a women’s entrepreneurial tour across the US; the response and turn-out was great!
I’d really love your take on these offerings we have right now; I would have contacted you via email but I didn’t know which was the best way to reach you.
Thank you so much, I hope I didn’t overstep my bounds by directly contacting you. Definitely get back to me if I’ve piqued your interest– I’d love to share more info with you.
Best,
Kimberly
Official Microsoft Ambassador
k-rosenberg@live.com
June 3rd, 2008 at 4:03 am
I’ve found the same thing too, Christina. Great post.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Well you just stumbled on one of the most important home business secrets. When distressed and blocked, take a break. It always helps!
June 10th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
I had a forced break myself over the weekend when my modem burned up. It was actually kind of nice to focus on the house and family without “work” hanging over my head and vice versa. Now that I’ve gotten a lot accomplished around the house, I can focus back on work, and even though I have a few days worth of work to catch up on, I don’t feel as stressed because other household tasks are caught up.
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