Sitting down to the computer is a time for fun and relaxing for some people. For others, sitting at their home computer is where they conduct their online business. There can be times when the work piles up and nothing is getting done. Potential income is lost.
Most computer desks and files on the computer include three main categories of work to do:
- Work that needs to be done or is over due
- Work that it should be done
- Work for future projects
You may have already read all the self-help books, took ample breaks, removed distractions, and done anything else suggested from self-motivation articles and books. Yet you sit and accomplish very little to nothing on a daily basis.
The first thing to do is to check into your emotional state. The inability to work could be a temporary coping skill to deal with stress in your life or even sign of depression. If your life is going fairly normal with minimal stress, then it could be health related.
Very minimal chance you have a diagnosed illness and you only have a week to live, but little changes in diet and exercise can mean more money on line.
DIET
While most of the world struggles with their diet, internet entrepreneurs tend to not eat and live on energy drinks, finding it difficult to leave their computers. Even if they aren’t getting anything done to make money there are lots of opportunities to be distracted. Take time to eat. Focus on high protien and complex carbohydrates for blood sugar stabilizing (you don’t have to be a diabetic to need to do this). Include fruit, vegetables, and fiber to keep things moving along and reduce energy sapping toxins building up.
GENERAL HEALTH
Prevent common colds and the flu by washing hands regularly. Take suplements to boost your immune system. Keep energy levels high by getting adequate sleep, rest, and exercise. The time used to do that will make the time at the computer more financially productive. Minimize stress in your life.
EXERCISE
Even if your diet is minimal, the lack of exercise and the high calories of energy drinks can still result in a problem with being overweight and also being out of shape. Even if you can’t drag yourself away from the computer, while reading do some arm stretches and exercises. While typing do some leg stretches and exercises. Force yourself to get up from the computer chair and take a walk. Mild exercise can contribute to energy levels and mental alertness.
FUN
Include fun in every day and throughout the day. Even if you stay at your computer, research something you want to research for fun, take a virtual vacation, and maybe play some games. This will also result in increased productivity.
Motivation and productivity isn’t accomplished by list making alone, be sure you include healthy living habits in your day.