Comments on: A Few Ways to Fight Burnout and Rebuild your Enthusiasm! http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm Learn How to Build and Market Niche Websites Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:32:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Paul http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-10350 Paul Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:35:36 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-10350 Mark, great post! Jamie, I really like the idea of placing items in day of the week folders. That is an old goal/planning system idea that really works when things get as complicated as we get them with dozens of websites. If you do certain tasks every month, you can create folders for those tasks in addition to the day of the week ones.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('10350','Paul'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('10350','Paul','Mark, great post!\r\n\r\nJamie, I really like the idea of placing items in day of the week folders. That is an old goal\/planning system idea that really works when things get as complicated as we get them with dozens of websites. \r\n\r\nIf you do certain tasks every month, you can create folders for those tasks in addition to the day of the week ones.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Mark, great post!

Jamie, I really like the idea of placing items in day of the week folders. That is an old goal/planning system idea that really works when things get as complicated as we get them with dozens of websites.

If you do certain tasks every month, you can create folders for those tasks in addition to the day of the week ones.

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]]> By: lissie http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-10014 lissie Thu, 29 May 2008 02:53:23 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-10014 Thanks for this post: very timely for me. I have become quite obsessed with IM in the last month or so which was OK until I combined technical issues iwth switching hosts and having a cold just about upped my blood pressure - which is not what this is about! Thank you<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('10014','lissie'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('10014','lissie','Thanks for this post: very timely for me. I have become quite obsessed with IM in the last month or so which was OK until I combined technical issues iwth switching hosts and having a cold just about upped my blood pressure - which is not what this is about! \r\nThank you'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Thanks for this post: very timely for me. I have become quite obsessed with IM in the last month or so which was OK until I combined technical issues iwth switching hosts and having a cold just about upped my blood pressure – which is not what this is about!
Thank you
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]]> By: Adrienne http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9950 Adrienne Wed, 28 May 2008 15:34:57 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9950 I work on my computer from early in the morning until around noon. I didn't used to close my email then, but I do now, because hearing I have a new email is so distracting from anything else I am doing...and most of the time it's just junk email anyway. Then, later in the afternoon, I close my laptop and am off the computer for the rest of the day. I do check email and my stats on the weekends, and catch up on any personal emails that I need to answer. (yes, I'm a stats-addict...after well over a year and a half with BANS, I'm still thrilled to be making money!). As far as getting what I need to get done, I make a written list every day for the next day and carry over any of those non-urgent tasks. It may take a few days, but they eventually get taken care of and not forgotten. Also, I used to take my computer with me when we went somewhere for the weekend, but I don't anymore, a little break here and there is good!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9950','Adrienne'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9950','Adrienne','I work on my computer from early in the morning until around noon. I didn\'t used to close my email then, but I do now, because hearing I have a new email is so distracting from anything else I am doing...and most of the time it\'s just junk email anyway. Then, later in the afternoon, I close my laptop and am off the computer for the rest of the day. I do check email and my stats on the weekends, and catch up on any personal emails that I need to answer. (yes, I\'m a stats-addict...after well over a year and a half with BANS, I\'m still thrilled to be making money!).\r\n\r\nAs far as getting what I need to get done, I make a written list every day for the next day and carry over any of those non-urgent tasks. It may take a few days, but they eventually get taken care of and not forgotten.\r\n\r\nAlso, I used to take my computer with me when we went somewhere for the weekend, but I don\'t anymore, a little break here and there is good!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I work on my computer from early in the morning until around noon. I didn’t used to close my email then, but I do now, because hearing I have a new email is so distracting from anything else I am doing…and most of the time it’s just junk email anyway. Then, later in the afternoon, I close my laptop and am off the computer for the rest of the day. I do check email and my stats on the weekends, and catch up on any personal emails that I need to answer. (yes, I’m a stats-addict…after well over a year and a half with BANS, I’m still thrilled to be making money!).

As far as getting what I need to get done, I make a written list every day for the next day and carry over any of those non-urgent tasks. It may take a few days, but they eventually get taken care of and not forgotten.

Also, I used to take my computer with me when we went somewhere for the weekend, but I don’t anymore, a little break here and there is good!

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]]> By: Sean http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9949 Sean Wed, 28 May 2008 15:33:31 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9949 To Jamie: I haven't heard that name in years "Zig Ziglar". This guy lives in Texas, where I'm originally from and is an incredible motivational speaker and author. Wow, I gotta reflect for a moment, this is bringing back some ol' memories. My dad gave me a book by him when I was in elementary school to read. Great for keeping your thoughts and goals on track. Only now do I realize everything my pop tried to do and I appreciate it more now. Step back, take a deep breadth, get focused and keep it going.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9949','Sean'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9949','Sean','To Jamie:\r\n\r\nI haven\'t heard that name in years \"Zig Ziglar\". This guy lives in Texas, where I\'m originally from and is an incredible motivational speaker and author. Wow, I gotta reflect for a moment, this is bringing back some ol\' memories.\r\n\r\nMy dad gave me a book by him when I was in elementary school to read. Great for keeping your thoughts and goals on track. Only now do I realize everything my pop tried to do and I appreciate it more now.\r\n\r\nStep back, take a deep breadth, get focused and keep it going.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> To Jamie:

I haven’t heard that name in years “Zig Ziglar”. This guy lives in Texas, where I’m originally from and is an incredible motivational speaker and author. Wow, I gotta reflect for a moment, this is bringing back some ol’ memories.

My dad gave me a book by him when I was in elementary school to read. Great for keeping your thoughts and goals on track. Only now do I realize everything my pop tried to do and I appreciate it more now.

Step back, take a deep breadth, get focused and keep it going.

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]]> By: Rhonda http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9941 Rhonda Wed, 28 May 2008 13:42:30 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9941 Thanks for sharing. I can relate to everything that you're saying. I downloaded the calendar also. I like the fact that it will show the to-do list directly on your desktop. I end up working 7 days a week most of the time. I just sit down at my computer for "a little while" and come out of my trance hours later, wondering how my weekend completely disappeared! It's important to take time off to relax and get some perspective :)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9941','Rhonda'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9941','Rhonda','Thanks for sharing. I can relate to everything that you\'re saying. I downloaded the calendar also. I like the fact that it will show the to-do list directly on your desktop. \r\n\r\nI end up working 7 days a week most of the time. I just sit down at my computer for \"a little while\" and come out of my trance hours later, wondering how my weekend completely disappeared! It\'s important to take time off to relax and get some perspective :)'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Thanks for sharing. I can relate to everything that you’re saying. I downloaded the calendar also. I like the fact that it will show the to-do list directly on your desktop.

I end up working 7 days a week most of the time. I just sit down at my computer for “a little while” and come out of my trance hours later, wondering how my weekend completely disappeared! It’s important to take time off to relax and get some perspective :)

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]]> By: James Mann http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9936 James Mann Wed, 28 May 2008 11:34:35 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9936 I need time to clear my mind and refocus periodically so I like to take a day every now and then to go fishing. Now that we are getting much nicer weather I can get outside and work in our backyard garden.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9936','James Mann'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9936','James Mann','I need time to clear my mind and refocus periodically so I like to take a day every now and then to go fishing. \r\n\r\nNow that we are getting much nicer weather I can get outside and work in our backyard garden.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I need time to clear my mind and refocus periodically so I like to take a day every now and then to go fishing.

Now that we are getting much nicer weather I can get outside and work in our backyard garden.

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]]> By: Jamie http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9915 Jamie Wed, 28 May 2008 04:50:03 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9915 Zig Ziglar said, "I don't care how much power, brilliance, or energy you have, if you don't harness it and focus it on a specific target, and hold it there, you're never going to accomplish as much as your ability warants." Long term goals broken all the way down to daily activites and actions is the only way I can stay focused and moving forward. Weekly and daily planning is a must for me. The email distractions are a big one. I used to leave Outlook open all day so I could catch email as it came it but recently decided only to have it open at the beginning of the day, midday, and at the close of day to respond to necessary emails. The rest of the day it is closed so I'm not distracted. Also, I've assigned my niche site file folders a day of the week to be worked on so that I'm making sure I pay some attention to each one over the course of a week. Mark - Glad you had a nice retreat over the weekend. You deserve it and should schedule it in regularly!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9915','Jamie'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9915','Jamie','Zig Ziglar said, \"I don\'t care how much power, brilliance, or energy you have, if you don\'t harness it and focus it on a specific target, and hold it there, you\'re never going to accomplish as much as your ability warants.\"\r\n\r\nLong term goals broken all the way down to daily activites and actions is the only way I can stay focused and moving forward. Weekly and daily planning is a must for me.\r\n\r\nThe email distractions are a big one. I used to leave Outlook open all day so I could catch email as it came it but recently decided only to have it open at the beginning of the day, midday, and at the close of day to respond to necessary emails. The rest of the day it is closed so I\'m not distracted.\r\n\r\nAlso, I\'ve assigned my niche site file folders a day of the week to be worked on so that I\'m making sure I pay some attention to each one over the course of a week.\r\n\r\nMark - Glad you had a nice retreat over the weekend. You deserve it and should schedule it in regularly!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Zig Ziglar said, “I don’t care how much power, brilliance, or energy you have, if you don’t harness it and focus it on a specific target, and hold it there, you’re never going to accomplish as much as your ability warants.”

Long term goals broken all the way down to daily activites and actions is the only way I can stay focused and moving forward. Weekly and daily planning is a must for me.

The email distractions are a big one. I used to leave Outlook open all day so I could catch email as it came it but recently decided only to have it open at the beginning of the day, midday, and at the close of day to respond to necessary emails. The rest of the day it is closed so I’m not distracted.

Also, I’ve assigned my niche site file folders a day of the week to be worked on so that I’m making sure I pay some attention to each one over the course of a week.

Mark – Glad you had a nice retreat over the weekend. You deserve it and should schedule it in regularly!

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]]> By: John http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9903 John Wed, 28 May 2008 04:07:48 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9903 I have been trying to jam all this info into my head on a daily bases. I work nights, get home at eleven, try to learn more , apply it to my sites, go to bed and do it some more the next day!! I am burnt out! I think i will take your advice Mark, back off and set some reasonable hours and goals.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9903','John'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9903','John','I have been trying to jam all this info into my head on a daily bases. I work nights, get home at eleven, try to learn more , apply it to my sites, go to bed and do it some more the next day!! I am burnt out! I think i will take your advice Mark, back off and set some reasonable hours and goals.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I have been trying to jam all this info into my head on a daily bases. I work nights, get home at eleven, try to learn more , apply it to my sites, go to bed and do it some more the next day!! I am burnt out! I think i will take your advice Mark, back off and set some reasonable hours and goals.
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]]> By: Francine http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9894 Francine Wed, 28 May 2008 00:59:17 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9894 I made myself a schedule of working in the morning on my websites from 7 or 8 till 12 or 1 pm. Then in the afternoon I do non computer related things and at night I just check my emails, do some reading or research or visit friends or watch TV. I turn my cell phone off, I do not do instant messaging, I try to stay in control of my time. At least one day of the weekend is computer free (except for emails, but no website building). And one thing I do at set times during the day, I make tea and thoroughly enjoy it. The only time i break with this routine on weekends is when my husband has weekend shift (once a month) Then I will work on the computer both days as it makes the day go faster.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9894','Francine'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9894','Francine','I made myself a schedule of working in the morning on my websites from 7 or 8 till 12 or 1 pm. Then in the afternoon I do non computer related things and at night I just check my emails, do some reading or research or visit friends or watch TV. I turn my cell phone off, I do not do instant messaging, I try to stay in control of my time. At least one day of the weekend is computer free (except for emails, but no website building). And one thing I do at set times during the day, I make tea and thoroughly enjoy it. \r\nThe only time i break with this routine on weekends is when my husband has weekend shift (once a month) Then I will work on the computer both days as it makes the day go faster.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I made myself a schedule of working in the morning on my websites from 7 or 8 till 12 or 1 pm. Then in the afternoon I do non computer related things and at night I just check my emails, do some reading or research or visit friends or watch TV. I turn my cell phone off, I do not do instant messaging, I try to stay in control of my time. At least one day of the weekend is computer free (except for emails, but no website building). And one thing I do at set times during the day, I make tea and thoroughly enjoy it.
The only time i break with this routine on weekends is when my husband has weekend shift (once a month) Then I will work on the computer both days as it makes the day go faster.
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]]> By: Mark http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9883 Mark Tue, 27 May 2008 23:10:45 +0000 http://www.thenichestorebuilder.com/a-few-ways-to-fight-burnout-and-rebuild-your-enthusiasm.htm#comment-9883 Definitely an issue I think we all face at one point or another... Like I wrote above, its amazing what a few days away from work is good! The hardest part is being able to avoid thinking about it the whole time! :-)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('9883','Mark'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('9883','Mark','Definitely an issue I think we all face at one point or another...\r\n\r\nLike I wrote above, its amazing what a few days away from work is good! The hardest part is being able to avoid thinking about it the whole time! :-)'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Definitely an issue I think we all face at one point or another…

Like I wrote above, its amazing what a few days away from work is good! The hardest part is being able to avoid thinking about it the whole time! :-)

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