Limiting your time on computer

Idea for an app! Every hour it pops up a message that says “Time for a 5 minute break!”, and it won’t let you do anything for that 5 min. There would be a snooze button just in case you’re working with a client, but the next message would be a 10 min break. Kind of forces you to step back, get a drink and think about what your task is…

What do you think?

Some workaholic will probably find a way to hack it and put it on ‘snooze’...

This year I’m making a commitment to myself to not spend sooo much time glued to the computer. It is a major challenge as I’m going through one of those ‘self-induced’ learning curves, trying hard to balance family and work.

I know I spend way to much time in front of the computer when I realize that my idea of ‘Free time’ is finding a hidden gem in photoshop or playing around with a digital painting app.

iapcsolutions said
Idea for an app! Every hour it pops up a message that says “Time for a 5 minute break!”, and it won’t let you do anything for that 5 min. There would be a snooze button just in case you’re working with a client, but the next message would be a 10 min break. Kind of forces you to step back, get a drink and think about what your task is… What do you think?

Check out the JawBone UP. It’s a bracelet that does just that, along with a couple other cool features. And connects to your iPhone.

Its all about how happy you are in life. Thats what matters. If money makes you happy, so be it.

Working more than 12-15 hours a days will make you after 5-10 years a zombie

I have worked in the last 5 years around 12 hours a day and my social life and health was going down, really down.

Now I work only 6-8 hour a days, with some pause time between.

From my experience, combining work with free time and social life can make you more productive and creative. That 6-8 hours can be productive as 12 hours if you know how to manage them. Also try not to work at night. A good sleep over the night will bring you a productive day after

Cheers.

So…

I spend a lot of time on my computer, sometimes even surpassing that of even 15 hours daily. During the day I work on cars; fixing them, tuning them, upgrading them, weight reducing them, you name it, I do it on all kinds of cars and even motorcycles. But that is my actual job, now my hobby is my 3D modeling company. I have to stay online a long time maintaining the workflow of my 32 company members. Making sure they have work to be done, they are doing their part, and doing things right. Along with that, I also find them freelancing jobs online with countless AAA company clients I personally know.

But then there is my personal hobby, which is 3D modeling. My company consist of 3D modelers only and I am the main lead of the pack. I like creating 3D models for selling and things of that nature. If it isn’t for a client, it is for a store front. Regardless, I barley have time for anything, except when the weekend comes, I go clubbing. But at the same time if I was to also work on weekends, that is extra cash I get. The point is not overworking yourself, it’s loving what you do. Yes one can have a family and kids and whatever, but one has to face the facts that hey, this is what I do, this is my job, this is my life… I LOVE THIS .

I been told I work too much, and right now, I’m in a project with some company members of mine making an MMO game… So you can imagine how tiny my spare time even is. As I type this down, I have 3D Studio Max 2012×3 opened and making 3 car models, one in each opened application. I wish I can find people to help me at least with this simple MMO game my best friend is doing… But I know I can’t back down of it since practically the best they got, the best my company got, the best I got.. Is me.

^ Work hard. Play hard.

That’s awesome you work on cars too. I love working on my Subaru and then putting it on a race track!

12-18 hours. Sounds about right. 12 hours work, 6 hours Battlefield 3. 6 hours sleep. No eat, toilet or shower. Especially no shower

ClutchTrigger said
But at the same time if I was to also work on weekends, that is extra cash I get. The point is not overworking yourself, it’s loving what you do. Yes one can have a family and kids and whatever, but one has to face the facts that hey, this is what I do, this is my job, this is my life… I LOVE THIS .

I am glad to hear that you love your work but don’t you consider your self a bit workaholic?

Yeah, I’m also spending 12 to 15 hours during week days, and 5-6 hours in weekends. I guess this is how I manage to get more stuff done.