This one might not be weird to some, but it’s my “one weird trick”.
I put my shoes on.
I normally work from home, so usually don’t even wear shoes most of the day. And when I need to go outside for a minute or two, I don’t wear my shoes either.
But on the days that I get up and put my socks and shoes on in the morning, I fell extra motivated for the whole day. I definitely get more things done.
This is good. Putting on a nicer shirt helps me as well. I’m not in a white shirt and tie by any means, but just something nicer than my casual tees really does seem to make a difference in getting me in a good mental place for being more focused.
I’m sure for some it makes no difference and I would hate to sound like I’m supporting the stupid office dress code policies that I loathe, so please chime in if this doesn’t work for you
Unless I’m at a point in a project where all the hard work is behind me and now I just have to implement (I call it my “victory lap” phase) then I’ll dress right down and just do it.
But that’s a special time.
Actually, it makes me wonder if that’s what work is like for neurotypical folks all the time. 🤯
This one might not be weird to some, but it’s my “one weird trick”.
I put my shoes on.
I normally work from home, so usually don’t even wear shoes most of the day. And when I need to go outside for a minute or two, I don’t wear my shoes either.
But on the days that I get up and put my socks and shoes on in the morning, I fell extra motivated for the whole day. I definitely get more things done.
Also WFH. Just showering and putting out outside clothes goes a LONG way to getting to motivated.
During COVID I walked around the block in the morning before starting to work from home.
This is good. Putting on a nicer shirt helps me as well. I’m not in a white shirt and tie by any means, but just something nicer than my casual tees really does seem to make a difference in getting me in a good mental place for being more focused.
I’m sure for some it makes no difference and I would hate to sound like I’m supporting the stupid office dress code policies that I loathe, so please chime in if this doesn’t work for you
Yeah something nice but still comfortable.
Unless I’m at a point in a project where all the hard work is behind me and now I just have to implement (I call it my “victory lap” phase) then I’ll dress right down and just do it.
But that’s a special time.
Actually, it makes me wonder if that’s what work is like for neurotypical folks all the time. 🤯
Oh yes, that’s a good one too. I do notice that myself too.