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So many great bits of advice in this post, Samuel! And, I totally agree that mood & well-being are heavily linked to productivity.
When I'm having an off day because I'm upset, tired, or both, I can feel it directly affecting my motivation and ability to do good work. The hardest is when I feel this way and have a day of meetings; this is compounded when I feel behind on other tasks... I can get so stressed about the multitude of things I have to do that it's a struggle to have a productive meeting. I think your advice about listing priorities, doing meditation, & using the Pomodoro technique can all help to control these feelings and alleviate some of the stress that comes during a high-pressure day.
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So many great bits of advice in this post, Samuel! And, I totally agree that mood & well-being are heavily linked to productivity.
When I'm having an off day because I'm upset, tired, or both, I can feel it directly affecting my motivation and ability to do good work. The hardest is when I feel this way and have a day of meetings; this is compounded when I feel behind on other tasks... I can get so stressed about the multitude of things I have to do that it's a struggle to have a productive meeting. I think your advice about listing priorities, doing meditation, & using the Pomodoro technique can all help to control these feelings and alleviate some of the stress that comes during a high-pressure day.