03 Aug 09 Exercise At Work To Keep Focus

The key to being a better worker is pretty much the same as the key to enjoying virtually every other aspect of life. Being physically fit makes for better workers, and even if you just have an office job, where your only physical requirement is staying awake during long days in front of your computer screen, the more fit you are, the better of a performance you are going to kick out. The better shape you are in the sharper your mind stays, this means eating right and exercising regularly. You’ll be surprised at the results it will have on your personal and professional life.

But there’s more to the exercise to be a better worker concept. Studies also show that those who find time to exercise at work also kick out better performances on the whole. There’s a reason Japan has made it a habit to provide for exercise time for every worker during the work day. Often times taking the entire work force to the roof of their office buildings for a period of cardiovascular activity, before returning to work.

Physical activity has a way of resetting your mind if you’ve been having trouble working through a particular issue at work, giving you a reprieve to reset yourself, and better focus on something else. Your mind will be better off for it, and when you return to work you’ll feel more relaxed and you’ll be able to concentrate much more effectively. Exercising works out stress, and emotional tension that you may have, freeing yourself so you can continue in the grind.

A few exercises you can do at the office with ease include:

You could sit on an exercise ball instead of a chair for a period of time. This will strengthen core and back muscles, improve posture, and burn a few extra calories.

Stand up once every hour or so, flap your arms around a bit and walk around, even if you only have a small space to walk around. Pace back and forth, and move your arms, this will get your blood pumping, and help you refocus, and calm yourself.

Get a wireless headset for your phone so you aren’t stuck being stationary at your desk while you’re talking. This way you are free to move about, and motion is always a good thing for keeping you focused and exercised.

Finally, anytime you need to navigate between floors at work, try using the stairs instead of an elevator. This will help you get in much more physical activity than you would normally be getting, keep your heart working, your blood pumping, and your stress as far away as possible.

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30 Jul 09 Work From Home As A Freelancer

Working from home is a realistic opportunity, as long as you’re willing to do just that, work. The first step to finding a work from home job is to recognize that what you’ll be doing is still work, and will require just as much effort, if not more, as an office job. So before you even begin to look for another a work from home job you need to realize that it’s not a free ride, just an opportunity to take full control of your career and future. Basically it’s becoming your own boss as you make yourself into a freelance opportunist, taking full control to manage your career.

Next you’ll really want to consider jobs that will pay you a realistic living wage. These can be hard to find, but there are plenty that are available, you just have to be diligent in trying to find them. Some real positions available as work from home opportunities include.

Translation services
Web developer
Writer/editor
Technical support
Virtual assistant …to name a few

All of these jobs are very mobile, and are available for the taking to anyone that wants a work from home opportunity. The main thing about finding them or succeeding with these positions is just working hard. Work hard to find them, and then once you have the position, work hard to make a name for yourself so that you can continue to find work once this opportunity has dried up.

Being a freelance worker means never getting too attached to any one job, as you are in a constant state of shifting positions at any number of companies. You’re in charge of keeping that resume constantly updated, and being prepared to participate in interviews every few weeks. Not to mention keeping track of your own earnings records so that you can properly pay the taxes owed according to the laws in your state.

But as long as you’re prepared for such a mountain to climb, freelancing offers you the opportunity to take control of your life and your job.

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19 Jun 09 Write More in Less Time

In one of the previous articles, we discussed about taking time out for writing from your daily life (Read How to Take Time Out to Write), and in this article we will discuss how to optimally use the time available to you for writing.

Solitary reaper

The journey of a writer is solitary one. Your decision to start writing has put you on the path where you will not get any company. All you will get is this: your characters to converse with; your ideas to talk to; your plot to develop; your message to convey; your words to play with.

Switch off your cell phone, disconnect your landline phones, grab a cup of steaming tea, close the door, Hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door, and venture out.

When to write

If you feel in the zone at 2 AM in the morning, start writing then only; if the morning breeze stimulates your creative senses then push the newspaper reading for the day and start writing from 5 AM in the morning. The idea is to fix the time that suits your lifestyle as unlike 9-5 office job, there is no one fix time for writing.

Writing schedule

Writing requires dedication. You need to be disciplined to become successful as a writer. Start the journey with making a writing schedule. Fix a time and stick to it. I will suggest you to write daily, but if your work schedule does not give you enough free time to write daily then write at least thrice a week. This regularity will seed writing habit in you. If you are just starting out, you can even start with writing on weekends, and then increase the frequency when the rhythm sets in.

Clean up

Remove all the unnecessary things from your writing desk. The more things you will have, the more scattered your attention will be. Keep only those things (Pen, paper, reference books, laptop, desktop, etc.) that you need while writing.

Set a Goal

How much you want to accomplish in the coming week? Start with setting a weekly goal. Divide the weekly goal into smaller daily goals, if you have planned to write daily. Always stick to the goal, come may what! How much are you planning to write today: 1 page, 500 words, 1000 words or 2 pages?

Freshen up

Before you begin writing, you can listen to the music you like; watch 10-20 minutes of your favorite television show; take a 10-minute shower, go for a walk; play with your dog; read a book; sit alone and feel the wind; or do a light exercise. The idea is to remove the unnecessary baggage from your mind and freshen up before you begin writing. This way you will be more productive. You cannot write well, if you are not feeling fresh.

Tags: Cell Phone, Dedication, Free Time, Habit, Journey, Landline Phones, Laptop, Lifestyle, Morning Breeze, Office Job, Paper Reference, Pen Paper, Reference Books, Regularity, Rhythm Sets, Senses, Suits, Taking Time, Tea, Writing Desk

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03 Aug 09 Exercise At Work To Keep Focus

30 Jul 09 Work From Home As A Freelancer

19 Jun 09 Write More in Less Time

Solitary reaper

When to write

Writing schedule

Clean up

Set a Goal

Freshen up

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