Comments on: Getting Back into a Routine is Tough http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/ Backpacking around the world on my income from the internet. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:25:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: Brooke http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1656 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:44:10 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1656 Yeah, I found that on my spain trip I went from "oh man i need to get on the internet now" the first week to "ugh, computers" by the end of it. It will definitely take a bit more effort on the road, but you're a hard worker so you'll make it happen, especially when there's a paycheck waiting in return! :-) Yeah, I found that on my spain trip I went from “oh man i need to get on the internet now” the first week to “ugh, computers” by the end of it. It will definitely take a bit more effort on the road, but you’re a hard worker so you’ll make it happen, especially when there’s a paycheck waiting in return! :-)

]]> by: Kirsty http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1651 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:35:16 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1651 Thanks for all the tips. Scribe I think setting up an office space everywhere I go is the sort of thing that will help me. Think I'll skip the meditation though and pour myself a stiff drink each time instead. ;-) Mike I know I should tidy and automate, really I do. Will I do it? Probably not. Why? I have no idea! haha It's those sorts of things that seem to fall by the wayside with me. I aim to get it dome someday though. Thanks for all the tips. Scribe I think setting up an office space everywhere I go is the sort of thing that will help me. Think I’ll skip the meditation though and pour myself a stiff drink each time instead. ;-)

Mike I know I should tidy and automate, really I do. Will I do it? Probably not. Why? I have no idea! haha It’s those sorts of things that seem to fall by the wayside with me. I aim to get it dome someday though.

]]> by: jeff http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1644 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:23:41 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1644 definately chill with the still and enjoy being home definately chill with the still and enjoy being home

]]> by: Mike http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1642 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1642 Take some time off until at least Christmas and NY is over setting some goals for the new year and what you want to achieve. When I came home last year I started creating sites on my hometown Melbourne, but my heart really wasn't in it. I think it is important to take time thinking about what you want to do next rather than rushing into your next project. It can be a good idea though to tidy up your existing sites and try to consolidate and automate everything as much as possible. Take some time off until at least Christmas and NY is over setting some goals for the new year and what you want to achieve.

When I came home last year I started creating sites on my hometown Melbourne, but my heart really wasn’t in it. I think it is important to take time thinking about what you want to do next rather than rushing into your next project.

It can be a good idea though to tidy up your existing sites and try to consolidate and automate everything as much as possible.

]]> by: Free Directory http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1636 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:31:30 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1636 Nice Tips Scribetrotter & your site looks great also :) Nice Tips Scribetrotter & your site looks great also :)

]]> by: Scribetrotter http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1618 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:49:38 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1618 Speaking of routines... when I was writing on the road I changed bedrooms, desks and villages nearly every day. That played havoc with any kind of writing routine. So I had to come up with some creative ideas. Here are some of the things I did: - I started work with a specific action: check my To Do list - I worked at the same time every day, no matter where I was - I started at 10am and stopped at noon, no matter what - the afternoon was for interviews - I set up my working space identically, wherever I was: computer in the middle, small photo of family on the left, green tin mug on the right - I meditated just before I started working (and if you don't meditate, then playing a specific song or pouring yourself a drink will work equally well - as long as it's the same each day) - I ended my work with a specific action: write my To Do list for tomorrow I don't know if any of these ideas is helpful but they did help me focus when I was constantly on the go! Speaking of routines… when I was writing on the road I changed bedrooms, desks and villages nearly every day. That played havoc with any kind of writing routine. So I had to come up with some creative ideas. Here are some of the things I did:
- I started work with a specific action: check my To Do list
- I worked at the same time every day, no matter where I was - I started at 10am and stopped at noon, no matter what - the afternoon was for interviews
- I set up my working space identically, wherever I was: computer in the middle, small photo of family on the left, green tin mug on the right
- I meditated just before I started working (and if you don’t meditate, then playing a specific song or pouring yourself a drink will work equally well - as long as it’s the same each day)
- I ended my work with a specific action: write my To Do list for tomorrow

I don’t know if any of these ideas is helpful but they did help me focus when I was constantly on the go!

]]> by: Free Directory http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1614 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:27:08 +0000 http://www.nerdynomad.com/2007/12/16/getting-back-into-a-routine-is-tough/#comment-1614 Good to see you made it home safely :) I would cut your self some slack & enjoy the time with your family you will have all the time you need in the foreseeable future. I have been playing with my new toy a Lenovo 3000 Y410 My first few trips introduced me to the world of wireless true to character I then spent a few days trying to figure it out & increase the range & # of conections I could obtain after a few purchases & returns I ended up with a Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Networking at Up To 4X the Range and 12X the Speed! The above is only obtained if you are pulling from a N Router but Improvement is noticeable even on older routers & systems with a little more research I came across a whole bunch of info, On increasing your range with a few simple tricks & kitchen utensils, usefull if you will be parked in one spot for a period just type "diy wireless antenna" in to google. My last trip highlighted the fact I cant see nothin outside so some sort of antiglare thing is needed next. Personaly I have enjoyed working away from my home & office & have been impressed with all I can do whilst sittin in a pub or coffeshop using easyphp & a few other tricks the idea of been able to kill two birds with one stone "get out of the house & be a little productive" Is definitely a plus. Good to see you made it home safely :) I would cut your self some slack & enjoy the time with your family you will have all the time you need in the foreseeable future.

I have been playing with my new toy a Lenovo 3000 Y410 My first few trips introduced me to the world of wireless true to character I then spent a few days trying to figure it out & increase the range & # of conections I could obtain after a few purchases & returns I ended up with a Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless Networking at Up To 4X the Range and 12X the Speed!

The above is only obtained if you are pulling from a N Router but Improvement is noticeable even on older routers & systems with a little more research I came across a whole bunch of info, On increasing your range with a few simple tricks & kitchen utensils, usefull if you will be parked in one spot for a period just type “diy wireless antenna” in to google.

My last trip highlighted the fact I cant see nothin outside so some sort of antiglare thing is needed next. Personaly I have enjoyed working away from my home & office & have been impressed with all I can do whilst sittin in a pub or coffeshop using easyphp & a few other tricks the idea of been able to kill two birds with one stone “get out of the house & be a little productive” Is definitely a plus.

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