Most of us get up every day to the sound of an alarm, get dressed, grab a bite and its off to work we go for hours and hours….and hours and hours. I switch gears quite often throughout the day with my job- which can make focusing difficult sometimes, but overall it helps to make the day go by pretty quick. Others I know work on the same project for weeks, which can seem daunting. Either way, every now and again, you’ll catch yourself watching the minutes tick by waiting to go home. For me, here are a few things that help me get through those REALLY LONG days.
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Pandora.com- Online radio at its best. Make playlists based on your favorite artists and songs and then Pandora will generate similar songs that you might like. It is a great way to hear new music while blocking out unwanted office noise and keeping your toes tapping til its time to go home….
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Hoops and YoYo - A couple of REALLY adorable animated characters from Hallmark. Their site has great free e-cards, so when you are thinking of someone while at work – friend, loved one, etc. - shoot them a quick card. I love sending and getting these! This one about ”Mondays” is hilarious.
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Go for a walk (sorry no link for this one) - The most practical item on my list. With the weather getting nicer, I’m sure a walk around the block will do you good (I should do this more often myself).
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Take a Break. Read a blog!
So, what tricks do you have up your sleeve?
