Hey there!
I’m sure we all have our own personal lives as well. It’s just human nature.
Some of us can’t deal with them. Once we get to work, we suddenly get these not-so-great feelings. So therefore, we just don’t feel like doing anything, and then it ruins our day. Not good because there’s no productivity.
If you are having this, there are a few ways you can solve this problem.
First option – if it’s still worth being at work and you can somehow makeup for the time lost, just push a little more every 15 minutes. This is good since no time is being lost literally.
Second option – if it’s a really bad day, and you really need a feature done, then take between a 15 to 35 minute break and think 2 or 3 steps ahead. In this state, think about what will happen if things will or will not get done. Also, think of what the main priority is as well. Once the thoughts have been gathered, step back to the moment, and do the task list that you’ve just created one step at a time. I will recommend this method the most since almost no time is being lost, and you are still getting more productivity.
Third option – take a day off and forget everything that is work-related for the day. Now, work time has been lost, but that’s fine if there aren’t any priorities at all. If there is, then make sure there will be someone else to cover for you. Personally, I’m not a big fan of this option since my mindset leans more towards a workaholic, but if you REALLY need to opt in here, then do it. Your sanity and health needs to go first.
And like everything else, each one has its pluses and minuses.
The first or second options are good for working, but as we come home, we mainly just want our R&R time. This may be a temporary fix, but you’ll see the problem patterns repeat later…. Want to avoid it? Discuss it, and make sure that it will not happen again.
The third option is a helper that lets us do what pleases us. Of course, this can also get us carried away from doing anything chore related. So, going that little extra mile and sparing yourself some more satisfaction in your life won’t hurt anything really, as long as your boss knows that you need this time off. As the day comes to an end, again, try and discuss it, and change it.
On the way, you’ll end up living a much more fulfilling life that should be plain and simple.
Until next time!
Brian.