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Discussion on: How do you handle unproductive days at work?

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Kody James Ague

I recently picked up some inexpensive noise cancelling headphones. Cowin on Amazon for about $75. They are Bluetooth and work well when connected to my phone. Not great for phonecalls but great for music. Anyways, they help me push out distrsctions.

I also find going for a 5 min walk helps me. I am not working as a Dev yet but I am at a desk all day so I know the feeling.

Some days I do go home early because I know it's one of "those" days.

Personally I love energy drinks, more for the enjoyment of drinking them than the energy received. Bang is my current vice. So some days I will walk to a store and buy one. Just treating myself to something I enjoy makes a difference for me.

I have a list of 20+ things that I enjoy outside of work. I do two every day. I am planning on doing something like this for work as well. Focus on the enjoyment of the task which can be simple.

Hope those give you some ideas!