caffeine motivation
Posted By: help shed light on this? on 2009-03-27
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ok I feel sooo unmotivated to work even when I am right in front of my computer. I am just off task, thinking about other things. I lack the focus and brain energy to type. When I drink strong coffee or energy drinks, I am way more focused and productive. I enjoy typing and get lots done when I have been using caffeine. What is going on here?
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IV caffeine!! (sm)
It might take a little while for your body clock to get used to working nights, but eventually it will switch.
It actually happened to me the same way as you. My air conditioning broke and out of pure necessity I switched over to nights. This was before scheduling was requested, so I basically started working when the sun went down for as long as I could.
Five years later and with a/c I made many attempts to try to get back on a "day" schedule to no avail. When they started asking for schedules, I just decided to go with nights. Why fight it?
Tips? Hmmm... At first I'd take little cat naps at my desk when I felt like I couldn't keep my eyes open and that worked pretty well.
If I feel myself getting drowsy, I walk around a bit.
I keep the TV on (no sound) and it seems like just glancing at it every once in a while helps the time go more quickly. Don't ask me why. At 3:30 a.m. I watch game show network (What's My Line). It helps to perk me up because it's so cool to see the B&W oldies. After it's over, I only have about 3 hours left which goes pretty quickly.
Be sure you do sleep long enough when you go to bed in the morning and at first try to take a 45-minute nap about an hour or 2 before you sign on at night.
Another thing that helps me now is that it's summer and my daughter stays up all night too. It helps to know I'm not the only one conscious in the house (less lonely?). She doesn't bother me or anything, but it's nice I can hear her music or visit her if I need a break.
Okay, this break is up! LOL.
Good luck!
No, not anything but caffeine
I don't even take my B vitamins because even they are known to make me tired! Even when I take a migraine relief capsule I get tired. Does the 45 minute nap give you the second wind? Maybe I could try that instead of struggling. Sometimes I think the coffee makes me even more tired. Tonight I am trying water and it is working a bit better. I am going to try opening a window. Afraid the radio or TV would wake up the family even though I am in another room! Thanks for your help.
Does green tea have caffeine? nm
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None. I try to avoid caffeine.
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Caffeine is addictive and...
I finally got off of caffeine. I had a hard several days with horrible headaches and just almost feeling hung over. I know I was having caffeine withdrawls, but I stopped drinking it because of having thyroid issues and having PVCs. I will tell you this... Just because you think you shouldn't be tired because you sit all day and type and do reports, does not mean you can't experience extreme fatigue in doing so. I worked in a casino for 13 years and did nothing but stand and walk. I made the transition to strictly working from home a year ago, and I really believe this work makes me more tired than the casino ever did. I find it is hard for me to focus sometimes as well while working. I find my mind wonders and focuses on things I need to be doing besides transcribing and it is very irritating. I know how you feel little lady. :)
Paulette
Caffeine is also highly addictive
I love the stuff!!!! Caffeine doesn't necessarily make you feel better, though, it just makes you feel less bad. That's something I read somewhere that always struck a chord with me. I'm not fit to speak to until I've had at least a hit of caffeine in the morning and don't even start on the headaches I'll get if for some reason I go a day or two without it.
Do you take vitamins on a regular basis? Despite the so called research that says that vitamins don't really do that much, I have found that if I go for several days without taking my supplements then I get really draggy and have a horrible time focusing. If I remember to take them, then I do pretty well and have a much easier time focusing and getting work done.
Unlike right now when I should get started working and am playing on this board. 
Doc says to cut out caffeine completely- and I hate the Decaf. nm
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black tea has just a tiny bit of caffeine, to help in weaning...
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Energy drinks. Caffeine and sugar, sm
and all kinds of vitamins. I like the Sobe one. I even drink it in the morning now, instead of coffee.
Caffeine and sugar had negative effect
My experience with trying to remain alert during 3rd shift: I was trying to perk myself up with caffeine and sugar, but also found that I actually became MORE tired as a result. Apparently, there's a biochemical explanation for this, due to the effect of caffeine and sugar on my insulin/blood sugar response. Both caffeine and sugar cause an initial rise in blood sugar, but then a serious slump in blood sugar occurs, causing me to be even more tired than before. So, I gave up the coffee and, after 3 days of withdrawal symptoms with horrendous headaches and fatigue, am having much more success staying awake during 3rd shift. I have also found that a protein drink or snack is a much better solution. Also, I am told that there are stimulants that do not affect the central nervous system as caffeine does, such as guarana, which I have not tried yet.
Also, it took me at least six weeks to adjust my body clock. I figured out that I had to sleep at the same time every day for several hours, at least 7, and couldn't just take a few naps during the day and then expect to stay awake at night.
The only reason I choose to work at night is because the pay is better; otherwise, I wouldn't do it. I look forward to someday having a decent account with a decent pay with a 24-hour turnaround time. I realize this is a fantasy.
motivation, anyone?
Please, I desperately need some motivational tips...I have been in a funk for quite a while now and can't seem to get over it. Plus, I am in the middle of moving--yuck--and trying to pack, clean, cook, work, etc...AHHH, the list goes on and on and on... Thanks for "listening", just had to vent...but your tips are more than welcome and appreciated!!!  this is what's gonna happen to me...any second now!!!
no motivation
motivation
That is my goal. It is really a simple, obvious solution but man is it hard to actually do it--I have yet to achieve this. Thanks for letting me know that it has actually been done by a for-real MT! So easy to let it take over your whole day/week/life. And it is never enough. I want to be like you when I grow up. :-)
I have motivation and it is
my $$$ and I do make a decent salary, made even more in the past when I had more than 1 job but cut back on my own. I could care less about a pat on the back- higher ups are not there to give huggies - my goodness, do your job, do it well and enjoy what you can buy with the money you make or get a third job if 2 jobs are not enough.....
motivation
This sounds crazy to me. In the time it takes you to push a button, reload your change ect., you could be typing more lines. But if this works for you great! To me it sounds like a waste of time.
What is the motivation?
I had nothing to do with being outsourced to VR, not my choice but it came. I have worked in this business since the 70s- outsourced twice and I care nothing about pounding the pavement in my late 50s to look for another job- I stayed with the company outsourced to. I love VR (some straight) and can hit over 600 lines an hour on VR which adds up to a good salary for me and what I want and need. VR is not going to take the place of editors- the system 1 month will start making same mistake over and over that has not been there say 4 months ago so a human still has to listen and change. I get occasional straight typing. Why, oh why should I refuse to work for a company so you can be satisfied or happy? I owe you nor any other MT I know anything. I work to satisfy myself and my family. I have the job I love and hope it continues on. By the way MTs have been fussing for some time about the possibility of things like this. I would suggest younger MTs if they think this is the case- find SOMETHING else to do. My golly. Why would a person sit around on the Titanic when you think there might be an end you might not like?? I myself very satisfied. Thank you!
my motivation: you don't work, you don't eat
simple, eh?
Yeppers! Same motivation of me too! LOL nm
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I'll take some of that motivation, too.
My neighbors were fighting all night after I stayed up too late discussing our home remodel with DH. I can't bring myself to get busy this morning. I want to go back to bed after only two hours of sleep in a row last night. I'm also excited because if we do an addition on the house, I get my own office with a closing, locking door. I'd rather be drawing up floorplans and taking a nice long bath than working.
I used to go to the gym, but lost motivation - so now
I have a treadmill and an exercise bike in the house and I'll jump on them for 10 minutes at a time throughout the day - it's a good break from work and the time adds up. I only do 30-40 minutes 5 times a week, but it has helped me stay in shape! I also lift 5 lb. weights a few times a week - nothing strenuous, just a few arm exercises my brother, who is a personal trainer, taught me. Good luck - I know it's hard when that fridge is there all day long. I tend to eat when I'm stressed so it is particularly difficult on certain days.
MOTIVATION, HMMMMMMMMM
Salary for food, clothing, housing- work equals this. I think simple deduction.
coffee motivation
ok I feel sooo unmotivated to work even when I am right in front of my computer. I am just off task, thinking about other things. I lack the focus and brain energy to type. When I drink strong coffee or energy drinks, I am super productive. I enjoy typing and get lots done when I have been using caffeine. What is going on here?
That's not a bad idea actually--good motivation! (nm)
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motivation or lack thereof....
Do i totally understand! I have been doing this for 10+ years and keeping the production up lately has been a real struggle, not only financially but emotionally. Hence, I am returning to school. It is giving me something else to focus on - a goal. Otherwise, I feel like I will be typing the rest of my life. Take some time off??? I would love that !!
I have diagnosed myself with motivation necrosis, possibly secondary to DQS. SM
I hope it's not terminal. Not old enough to retire yet. Anyone else with this sickness?
1500, lucky if I make that, lost my motivation, how do you guys do it ?
Never get the same dictators, all the OPs are not the usual appendectomies, T&As, etc, way more extensive, neurosurgery, spinal, etc. Have 2 accounts, over 150 pages of account specifics, 2 systems in and out, type about 1-2 report from backup account, just enough to waste more time closing out of ChartScript and loging into C quence, then back to CS. Typed about 1 H&P this year. I have no normals. Rarely ever get ESL dicators though. Giving myself about another month or two. Lost all motivation. How do you guys do it ? I really need a pep talk. I just can't concentrate any more.
Generally 200 lph, but depends on work type, I can do more with OP notes, has to do with motivation
I hate HP, consults, and DS, but that is the majority of what I do. I always, always do better with OP notes.
My motivation is that the sooner I get my work done, the sooner
I can go play. I hate being tied to this desk all day long. I'd rather be outside or reading a book or playing with the kids.
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