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Early starts result in productive days
Posted in Life++ on Thursday, 28th June 2007
I’m a night owl. On a typical day I’m up until approximately 1-2am, before waking up between 10-11am. Unfortunately, this is not how the “real world” functions, and it results in clashes. I have an incredible “To-Do” list, that only ever seems to pile up, rather than being completed. In an attempt to become more productive, I’ve decided to go to bed early so that I can get up between 6:30 and 7am.
Previously, I had been very reluctant to break the habit until last night. Our entire neighbourhood lost power at 8pm, I had no idea what to do. My work and entertainment revolves around computers and the Internet. I was completely lost. It was that boring that I took the dog for a walk.
At around 9pm, the power had not returned and I was unable to complete what I was working on. Finally, I gave up and went to bed. This has turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
This morning I woke up at 6:30am, and it’s been one of my most productive days in a long time. I managed to complete an entire XHTML/CSS slice (Including cross-browser compatibility testing) in under five hours. Admittedly, if it was my design (Or a well thought out one) it would have been under three (That’s another story). In addition, I managed to complete other tasks on my “To-Do” list and make time for friends and family in the evening.
To be honest, I’m looking forward to getting up early again tomorrow for another productive day.
June 29th, 2007 at 11:16 am
That’s some seriously good advice you’ve got yourself there. The trick it to keep it up. I’m finding with work, I’m having super trouble goign to bed and waking up early.
June 29th, 2007 at 11:33 am
Well, I’m on Day2 and feel great! I’ve been up 4 and a half hours and it’s not even midday. I’ve already sent off some important emails, and done some graphic work. I’ve got to meet a client sometime this afternoon.