Podcast Summary
Take a day off from work and the computer each week: Regularly disconnect from work and the computer for a day to maintain physical and mental well-being and improve productivity
It's essential for self-employed individuals, especially those who work primarily on the computer, to prioritize taking regular breaks from their work and the computer to maintain their physical and mental well-being. The speaker in this episode of "Do The Work" has found that rigidly scheduling a day off each week doesn't work for him due to the dynamic nature of his schedule. Instead, he recommends finding one day a week where you can completely disconnect from both the computer and work. This may not be the same day every week, but the key is to make it a consistent habit to give yourself a day of rest and rejuvenation. This can help prevent the degenerative effects of prolonged computer use and improve overall productivity and work-life balance.
Take a break from the computer for productivity and well-being: Scheduling screen-free days is crucial for productivity and overall well-being, especially for self-employed individuals. Start with one day and be flexible on the schedule.
Taking a break from work and the computer is essential for maintaining productivity and overall well-being, especially for self-employed individuals running a one-man show. Sitting at a computer for extended periods can lead to inactivity and decreased steps, making it crucial to schedule screen-free days. While achieving this goal every week may be challenging, starting with one day and being flexible on the schedule is a good beginning. The importance of taking a break from the computer cannot be overstated, as it not only allows for physical activity but also helps prevent burnout and degenerative behavior.
Setting boundaries for self-care as a self-employed individual: Make time for breaks and disconnect from work during days off to ensure proper self-care and maintain work-life balance.
Setting boundaries is crucial for self-employed individuals to ensure they have downtime and prevent work from consuming their entire lives. It's easy to fill every hour with work, but it's important to take breaks and make sure those breaks are truly disconnected, including from screens. Even short work sessions can feel like they're encroaching on valuable rest time. To make the most of your days off, make them truly screen-free and commit to disconnecting from work. Remember, being self-employed doesn't mean you have to be constantly working. So, take a break, be nice to yourself, and do the work when it's time, but also make sure to take the time to recharge and live your life outside of it.
