| Pages in topic: [1 2 3] > | Poll: How do you relax after a long/hard project? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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I just work - one project is followed by other one and so on and so forth. There is no such thing as "long project" that I worked on, which I completed, which is why I need to relax now. There may be one long project or a dozen of small ones which makes no difference for me. When I need a day (week/fortnight) off I just take it.
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it depends:
1) if I finish during the working day, I start the next project but first I go out for about 1 hour
2) if I finish in the evening, I just sleep a bit longer the following day.
My projects are usually small - medium (from 3000 to 25000), but very close to each other as to the deadline, so my "relaxing time" is not a lot.
Basically when I finish all the translations of a month I take a day off, and do everything I can, which is:
sleep a bit longer, ... See more it depends:
1) if I finish during the working day, I start the next project but first I go out for about 1 hour
2) if I finish in the evening, I just sleep a bit longer the following day.
My projects are usually small - medium (from 3000 to 25000), but very close to each other as to the deadline, so my "relaxing time" is not a lot.
Basically when I finish all the translations of a month I take a day off, and do everything I can, which is:
sleep a bit longer, take my children to school, go out with my wife, reading, listening to music, and see some friends, without worrying about translations! ▲ Collapse
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Provided I don't have back-to back assignments: DIY
As a list-maniac, I have an ongoing list of what needs to be done. It never seems to get shorter.
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| If I finish in the evening... | Nov 26, 2010 |
... a nice long hot bath to relax and a good night's sleep!
| | | | Susanna Martoni 
Italy
Local time: 16:34
Member (2009)
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My mother says that my first name is sleep and my second name is bed.
And she's right. I adore sleeping and after a long project I generally (try to) relax myself in this way, even if it is during the day.
But it is not always possible of course.
| | | | Susanna Martoni
Italy
Local time: 16:34
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Teresa Borges wrote:
... a nice long hot bath to relax and a good night's sleep!
Me encanta,
ciao
| | | | Rolf Kern
Switzerland
Local time: 16:34
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In memoriam
I watch TV which I normally never do.
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| If it is extremely much for a long while, then HOLIDAY | Nov 26, 2010 |
In September and October this year I basically just worked and slept, I worked from early morning until well into the night for two months without any weekends or days off at all. I barely had time to eat.
So in November, when I didn´t get a project I was expecting I just decided to have holiday for 2 1/2 weeks. It has been great and I have so much energy and feel so excited about working now!
The fact that I left mega cold and dark wintery Sweden for South East Asia ... See more In September and October this year I basically just worked and slept, I worked from early morning until well into the night for two months without any weekends or days off at all. I barely had time to eat.
So in November, when I didn´t get a project I was expecting I just decided to have holiday for 2 1/2 weeks. It has been great and I have so much energy and feel so excited about working now!
The fact that I left mega cold and dark wintery Sweden for South East Asia contributed to me feeling very refreshed! ▲ Collapse
| | | | John Cutler
Spain
Local time: 16:34
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I don't really have much time between projects. I do find all sorts of ways to relax on a daily basis though. Some of my favorites are, not in any particular order:
Taking a walk with my wife, which usually involves food shopping, and I love visiting "bargain discount shops". They're full of so many gadgets and odd junk that I just disconnect and find it amusingly relaxing.
I know lots of people hate cooking, but I love it because it makes me forget about everything els... See more I don't really have much time between projects. I do find all sorts of ways to relax on a daily basis though. Some of my favorites are, not in any particular order:
Taking a walk with my wife, which usually involves food shopping, and I love visiting "bargain discount shops". They're full of so many gadgets and odd junk that I just disconnect and find it amusingly relaxing.
I know lots of people hate cooking, but I love it because it makes me forget about everything else. It also has the added health benefit that I know that my family and I are eating well. I'm a firm believer that spiritual or "soulish" love can be transmitted through food. Preparing and eating good, healthy food can have a calming and relaxing effect, especially if it's accompanied by a glass or two of good wine! I love Julia Child's quote, "I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put in the food I'm cooking." ▲ Collapse
| | | | jacana54 (X)
Uruguay
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John Cutler wrote: I know lots of people hate cooking, but I love it because it makes me forget about everything else. It also has the added health benefit that I know that my family and I are eating well. I'm a firm believer that spiritual or "soulish" love can be transmitted through food. Preparing and eating good, healthy food can have a calming and relaxing effect, especially if it's accompanied by a glass or two of good wine! I love Julia Child's quote, "I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put in the food I'm cooking."
Swimming a few extra laps is also a great reward and very relaxing.
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i'll sleep in the next day, but if i've been working a lot i'll catch up on things I've neglected...shopping, cleaning, errands. Cooking too! nothing like making a nice dinner for myself.
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Alison Sabedoria (X)
United Kingdom
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| Goldfish (blub, blub, blub...) | Nov 26, 2010 |
Philippe Etienne wrote:
Provided I don't have back-to back assignments: DIY
As a list-maniac, I have an ongoing list of what needs to be done. It never seems to get shorter.
Same here! But my initial reaction after a long intensive project is just to sit staring into space, opening and shutting my mouth like a goldfish for a day (happened recently).
I enjoy spending more time with friends and family, especially over good home-cooked food. Like John, I believe that love can be "cooked in".
Otherwise, if I'm not catching up with the DIY list (this week I've mended a leaking pipe, fitted a tap and re-routed a phone extension), there are any number of creative projects waiting, and then there's the garden...
| | | | | I get moving. | Nov 26, 2010 |
I have to go for a long run or swim after an intense project during which I've been confined to my office.
Otherwise I'm not ready for the next one.
Stephanie
| | | | Yaotl Altan
Mexico
Local time: 08:34
Member (2006)
English to Spanish
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