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17 Ways to Create the Perfect Workday

It’s easy to get a bit overwhelmed by your workdays, but it is possible to create an environment where you can allow yourself to be more relaxed and happier. The first step is the realization that you are in control of your day. This Zen Habits article offers a number of other great tips to create the perfect workday. Here are a few of them:

Do less. Learn to reduce the amount you do -- perhaps you could choose three important things to achieve each day, the ones that will have the most impact on your life.

Start the day with a relaxing shower or bath. This will get you in a relaxed mood, which is much better than starting the day stressed out.

Get in some morning exercise. It will relax you, and gives you a sense of well being and accomplishment.

Create a clutter-free environment. Clutter-free surroundings create a peaceful working environment.

Turn off the distractions. This includes phones, email notification, instant messaging, anything that will break into your focus.

Take breaks and stretch. Get up, stretch, massage your shoulders, neck and head; it will keep you relaxed throughout the day.

Roll with the punches. There will always be things that go wrong. When things get overwhelming, take a step back to get some perspective.

For many more great tips, click the link below.



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BY CSR   
  
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These are great suggestions, and I've found that many do in fact help. However, I work in a lab with six other people scattered around the room.  We all have a good rapport, which sometimes makes things difficult because people can get chatty..and frequently other grad students come by and visit so there's always a conversation of some sort occurring. So, we've adopted a "headphones" strategy.  When people have their headphones on, we know that person is not to be bothered.  I personally put on some quiet classical music.  My significant other puts earplugs in and he places the headphones over his ears just to shield the noise.  Other labmates put various other types of music on.  It's a great strategy when working in a hectic atmosphere that can't be made more calm and serene.

 
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BY mmc88121   
  
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[ Posted on February 05, 2008 ]
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Don't forget EFT for the things that don't respond to the above list.

Mary

 
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BY Russ Bianchi   
  
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Also, POWER NAPS!

;-)

Uncle Russ
 

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BY shaneperrone   
  
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It might just be me, but power naps really wreak my day, it just slows me down for the entire rest of the day.

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Ditto that Shaneperrone.  
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