Comments on: Tell Your Boss You Need Leisure Time

By: Panama Law

Panama Law — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:07:45 +0000

Great article. The picture of the puppy made me think of one of the ways I relax. Searching for pictures of animal and clicking through galleries seems to de-stress me a lot.

By: janelle

janelle — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:42:13 +0000

This is a great article..I think that a lot of employers are more focused on their bottom lines nowadays-especially with the economy in near shambles. As a result, more people are working longer hours in order to assure themselves that they will have a job the next day. Additionally, a lot of employers (and people in general) view “leisure” time as simply being lazy. Every second of leisure enjoyed is another dollar wasted…I think that leisure is definitely something that needs to be mandated at many workplaces…especially to avoid burnout (as is common in writing professions), but how realistic of a goal is it when there are deadlines to meet and many places are understaffed?

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By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:55:05 +0000

Hey Wian, I checked out the video and that’s a great way to relax. Sometimes we need something to distract our attention and get us focusing on the beauty.

By: Wian

Wian — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:54:23 +0000

Sometimes it’s enough to spend 5 minutes to watch a short relaxation video. I usually find some at http://www.relaxwithnature.com
After some of them I feel like I’m going to be able to handle anything that’s thrown at me now.

By: chris

chris — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:31:30 +0000

I shoot basketballs or listen to music. Here's an anology that I like: We are like a bow. If you keep the string on a state of constant tension, it will snap so in order to have the string last, you must release the tension. chris's last blog post..Prom Night

By: The Work Happy Guy

The Work Happy Guy — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:26:26 +0000

@ Marc and Angel, it’s always good to mix up the routine. If a person can keep things fresh there is less chance for stagnation.

By: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Hack Life — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:37:24 +0000

Great tips, Karl! All 8 of your leisure ideas make complete sense. One recommendation I would add is to mix things up a bit. Every time you take a break, do something different. It keeps the mind fresh and life a bit more interesting. Marc and Angel Hack Life's last blog post..The 7 Habits of Highly Happy People

By: The Work Happy Guy

The Work Happy Guy — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:31:40 +0000

@ Mike, I notice that I hold my breath too. I try to use this as a trigger to relax and enjoy my situation.

@ Sara, I love to listen to music at work. Lately I’ve been partial to Neil Young. His old stuff just chills me out.

@ Marelisa, we need to create a good relationship with our boss before we start taking some leisure time whenever we want. Once your boss sees that you are diligent and competent he/she will probably give you more leeway.

@Barbara, it must have been a funny sight to see non-smokers huddled with the smokers out in the cold. I guess if that’s the only way they can get a break then it’s better than nothing.