Comments on: How to Get Out of a Rut and Out of a Slump http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/ A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money, investing, frugal living, coupons, promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:58:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Linus http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-27141 Linus Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:38:48 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-27141 Its a situation that we can all get into and yes little change and little help is awesome advice. Its a situation that we can all get into and yes little change and little help is awesome advice.

]]> By: DDFD @ DivorcedDadFrugalDad http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18956 DDFD @ DivorcedDadFrugalDad Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:21:12 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18956 I say chunk it. Break big projects into smaller ones and do the fun ones first. Another approach is to do the fun projects as a reward for doing the boring parts. Either way you move forward. I say chunk it. Break big projects into smaller ones and do the fun ones first. Another approach is to do the fun projects as a reward for doing the boring parts. Either way you move forward.

]]> By: Jessica http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18559 Jessica Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:00:10 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18559 Great tips. It always works to take a break. I never get why people try to stare at the screen thinking it will solve their problem quicker. Great tips. It always works to take a break. I never get why people try to stare at the screen thinking it will solve their problem quicker.

]]> By: Meaghan http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18554 Meaghan Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:47:23 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18554 Good advice...I find that just taking a quick walk will help recharge me. Good advice…I find that just taking a quick walk will help recharge me.

]]> By: Billy http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18373 Billy Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:49:26 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18373 What works for me is to stick to the task at hand, cut off all distractions by wearing a noise canceling headphone without music on, and just plow through. I find that even if I end up scratching the majority of what I come up with, it gets me through the rough patches much quicker than if I just did nothing about it. I know it's almost the opposite of what the author is suggesting, but it works for me and maybe it will work for you. What works for me is to stick to the task at hand, cut off all distractions by wearing a noise canceling headphone without music on, and just plow through. I find that even if I end up scratching the majority of what I come up with, it gets me through the rough patches much quicker than if I just did nothing about it.

I know it’s almost the opposite of what the author is suggesting, but it works for me and maybe it will work for you.

]]> By: marci http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18366 marci Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:05:16 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18366 I use the rewards system....ie,....tell myself, when I get done with..this... I will reward myself by doing...this(something fun)..... fill in the blanks. Works for me. I use the rewards system….ie,….tell myself, when I get done with..this… I will reward myself by doing…this(something fun)….. fill in the blanks. Works for me.

]]> By: Thicken My Wallet http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18356 Thicken My Wallet Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:05:22 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18356 I agree with your idea of breaking a larger task into smaller pieces and finishing it to build small victories, confidence and momentum. I agree with your idea of breaking a larger task into smaller pieces and finishing it to build small victories, confidence and momentum.

]]> By: Peter http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18355 Peter Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:03:18 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18355 I really like the idea of speaking with others. Sometimes (a lot of times actually), a colleague or someone else will say something that will trigger your brain to think of the solution. I don't agree with sitting in front of the computer when you are stuck because you will just stare at the blank screen. What works for me is to actually take a piece of paper and pen and try to crudely draw out what needs to be done. For some reason, it works better on paper and then once I have the solution, I can go back to my desktop and hack out the solution. I really like the idea of speaking with others. Sometimes (a lot of times actually), a colleague or someone else will say something that will trigger your brain to think of the solution.

I don’t agree with sitting in front of the computer when you are stuck because you will just stare at the blank screen. What works for me is to actually take a piece of paper and pen and try to crudely draw out what needs to be done. For some reason, it works better on paper and then once I have the solution, I can go back to my desktop and hack out the solution.

]]> By: MoneyNing http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18354 MoneyNing Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:58:16 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18354 Those are great tips. I was actually a coder for a bit of my career, but I didn't think it was appropriate to write coder 101 tips on a post :) Now that I'm in the comment section, I'd like to point out that one thing I found EXTREMELY useful when I was at work was to break everything into modules, then just save those pieces of code for later re-use. For example, let's say I have to write a code to get to the bank. If I already wrote an application to walk in a straight line for 10 feet, I just repeat that piece of code 100 times and voila, I have the code to get to the bank. It will never be the most efficient code but in reality, it gets the job done the quickest and with computing power so advanced, it make sense (I know, the example leaves out a bunch of details but I'm sure the reader will get the idea). Those are great tips. I was actually a coder for a bit of my career, but I didn’t think it was appropriate to write coder 101 tips on a post :) Now that I’m in the comment section, I’d like to point out that one thing I found EXTREMELY useful when I was at work was to break everything into modules, then just save those pieces of code for later re-use.

For example, let’s say I have to write a code to get to the bank. If I already wrote an application to walk in a straight line for 10 feet, I just repeat that piece of code 100 times and voila, I have the code to get to the bank. It will never be the most efficient code but in reality, it gets the job done the quickest and with computing power so advanced, it make sense (I know, the example leaves out a bunch of details but I’m sure the reader will get the idea).

]]> By: CD Rates Blog http://moneyning.com/career/how-to-get-out-of-a-rut-and-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-18352 CD Rates Blog Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:13:12 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=3572#comment-18352 "How do I keep the job and continue to bring home the paychecks that my family desperately need?" That isn't enough motivation... David, at the end of the email you mentioned he was in the programming field. That is one of my duties and even what I do on my own for extra income. For me, I love programming, but sometimes I just don't feel like doing it. However, once I start the challenge invigorates me. So just open up the code and I think your juices will start flowing. The other things are great ideas, too. But, eventually, you need to sit back down and get to work. Another thing that may help, is seeing if they will purchase some tools such as books or tools that can help keep you fresh. Sometimes taking a break and learning some new technique or fresh ideas for solving various problems can help give you the boost to return to the "mundane". Hope that helps. :O) “How do I keep the job and continue to bring home the paychecks that my family desperately need?”

That isn’t enough motivation…

David, at the end of the email you mentioned he was in the programming field. That is one of my duties and even what I do on my own for extra income. For me, I love programming, but sometimes I just don’t feel like doing it. However, once I start the challenge invigorates me. So just open up the code and I think your juices will start flowing.

The other things are great ideas, too. But, eventually, you need to sit back down and get to work. Another thing that may help, is seeing if they will purchase some tools such as books or tools that can help keep you fresh. Sometimes taking a break and learning some new technique or fresh ideas for solving various problems can help give you the boost to return to the “mundane”.

Hope that helps. :O)

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