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. | | |
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 | | |
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: 08:13 Member (2009) Spanish to Italian + ...
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: 08:13 Member (2009) Spanish to Italian + ...
Teresa Borges wrote: ... a nice long hot bath to relax and a good night's sleep! Me encanta, ciao | | | Rolf Kern Switzerland Local time: 08:13 English to German + ... 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: 08:13 Spanish to English + ...
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 English to Spanish + ...
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. | | |
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 French to English + ... 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: 00:13 Member (2006) English to Spanish + ... | Pages in topic: [1 2 3] > | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: How do you relax after a long/hard project? CafeTran Espresso | You've never met a CAT tool this clever!
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