What Gets You Through Your Work Day? | General Chat | Forum

For some of us, freelancing means rolling out of bed and into the work day at home. For others, freelancing means working late at night when the kids head to bed. And many others fall somewhere in between. 

Each can pose its own challenges as far as being able to focus and get our work finished. Let's talk about what gets each of us through our work days today, no matter when or where we happen to work. 

Personally, I work best during the early morning hours. That means getting up around 4 or 4:30am, starting work at 5, and ending by noon. That's my ideal day. It doesn't always work out that way, especially with the recent move and me adapting to another person's schedule in the house. Regardless, I'm a morning worker. I'm totally fried through the afternoon, so I get a limited number of hours to be productive. If that doesn't happen, I have to get back to work in the evening when I get a second wind (and I hate working in the evenings, so I try to avoid it). 

Here are some of the things that help me get through the day on a productive note:

- Coffee (at least three big cups on a good morning)

- B12 (whenever I need a kick I take a sublingual B12 supplement and it helps me perk back up; that's on top of a daily multi each morning)

- Breakfast (whether it's eggs, a greek yogurt, or something else, I find a protein-rich breakfast can make the difference between a good day and a lousy one)

Yoga used to be a big one for me too, but honestly I can't remember the last time I was early enough to squeeze in a workout before work. Given how achy I feel most mornings though, a good stretch is probably in order. The focus now is getting me back to some semblance of normalcy with my early wake-ups. Once that schedule's back under control, I'll probably work yoga back into the mix most mornings. 

That's what works for me. What about you?

Jenn

Ah yes. How dare I forget kitty cuddles. I have four of the little beasties. My girl almost always spends the day in the office with me. She thinks I have the big chair and ottoman just for her — the ottoman is like a super-duper kitty bed. 

Also, I like the way you can insert "eating reasonably well" and "shitty pizza" in the same comment. 

The stress relief side of things is a good point. Lately I go outside and do yardwork (living in the woods means there are always leaves to clean up if I need an excuse to be outside). I'm looking forward to spring because I'll be able to turn my attention to gardening when I need that bit of fresh air.

Oh, I'm with you. I hate bugs. The exterminator comes seasonally (because we're in the woods and we'd be bombarded with them if he didn't). So usually we're okay. Our big thing in this area is the stink beetle infestation that started a few years back. Those things creep me out. 

When you tell new prospects that, or when people ask what you do for a living? Or does it not really matter when so much as embracing the position you're in right now?

That sounds like a great way of looking at things Dann. :)