4-Hour Work Week Revisited
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Yesterday, it dawned on me that I might be trying to do too much. I had to have an MRI and found it to be the most relaxing moment of my week. (It was for my ankle, luckily not more serious.) The week before, my relaxation was a dentist appointment. Ouch! I often refer to a trip to the hair dresser as a mini-vacation, but this is getting ridiculous!
Two things occurred to me. First, it is strange that I need to be restained to relax. But in these scenarios where it is simply not possible to multitask, catching up on relaxation is the only way to accomplish one of the undone things on my to-do list. Pathetic!
Secondly, I realized that I should reread one of my favorite books again, The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris. This book is a lot of fun and takes your thinking to the extreme. While I have no hope of getting down to 4 hours, it sure would be great to be more effective in the 40+ hours!
The photo above is a visual representation highlighting the tips from Tim Ferris. Please share any of your own efficiency tricks in the comments.
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Suzy, glad you talked about this issue of relaxation – it reminded me that I am not alone. Why is it we can’t just relax every once in a while; is it a guilt trip, like if I relax then I’m wasting time? Wasting whose time and which time and so what? As you know I work from home and when I eat lunch I have to be reading something or it feels like wasted time. Silly really, isn’t it? Do you think guys have this problem? Not my man anyway. Anyone with a solution please let me know.
Diane
A friend recently suggested that I set my alarm clock for each “to do list item” I aim to complete. She says it helps her focus and not loose track of time. Not the most enjoyable way to eat lunch thought!