Too much break?!
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14994)
Malaysia
April 29, 2016 7:35am CST
I needed a break, but it seems like I have been taking too much break from my work this week.
There was an unexpected power outage, so I couldn't do my work. My parents and sister visited us these two days, though I'd like to work, I haven't been spending much time with them for quite some time, so it's good for me to spend some time with them. My nephews were playing happily with my kids as well.
So, I have been taking 3 day offs for this week. Though it's good to take a break, that means I have to rush for these days work in the weekend.
Sometimes there can be too many distractions for a freelancer, unless I put a sign board "Working Hours - Please do not disturb". 
Well, I am not complaining, but just I am reminding myself to work harder in the following days!! 
Do you set a "do not disturb" rule while you are working? 
Well, I am not complaining, but just I am reminding myself to work harder in the following days!!
Do you set a "do not disturb" rule while you are working? 13 people like this
15 responses
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Apr 16
I don't but then I'm retired, and while I earn money here at mylot I am just here for the fun of it all.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
3 May 16
@fishtiger58 Yes, I'd prefer to have no deadline.
Though I enjoy doing the programming work, it'd be nicer if there's no deadline for it.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Apr 16
@kaka135 I'm so glad I have no deadlines anymore.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
29 Apr 16
I have taken too many breaks from mylot and the computer as a whole this week, so I will have to work faster today and tomorrow.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
29 Apr 16
I think it's still good to take a break from mylot and computer, and do some offline activities. At least you don't have a deadline for mylot. I will have to rush for my software project, as the deadline is very near, and I have missed too many days now.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
29 Apr 16
@marguicha I guess all of us know that, but we still do that.
Sometimes I am grateful for my children's disturbance, so I can take a break from my computer.
Sometimes I am grateful for my children's disturbance, so I can take a break from my computer.@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
29 Apr 16
@kaka135 I know that it is not healthy to be at the computer for too long a time
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
30 Apr 16
Very good you got time to bond with your family. I don't put a do not disturb sign but I do mention to whoever near me not to talk to me if I'm busy lol
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Apr 16
I am sorry to hear you had power issues. Hate that when that happens here. I am retired so I have an open schedule. If I was writing a book or something for true big time publication I would definitely tell family and friends that I write from this time until this time. Please don't call or come over during that time. I am a night owl. I enjoy the night time. All is quiet and the kids are asleep. I wait until then. I think it is up to us and the boundaries we set for ourselves.
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@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
29 Apr 16
It'd be good to tell family and friends if we are rushing for a deadline, but since my parents don't visit us very often, I have to spend time with them.
I have become a morning person in these recent years, and I agree that it's so nice to have the quiet environment to work, especially the kids are asleep, though my little girl might still wake up in the middle of the night. 
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@celticeagle (189833)
• Boise, Idaho
1 May 16
@kaka135 .....It is just important we have a time set aside for writing. Discipline is very important.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
29 Apr 16
I cannot do it
My boss disturbs me even she sees that I have many paper work needed to be finished soon. Of course she is my boss and I cannot complain or else I might get fired
When I am at home and my family sees that I am not chatting with them much, it is a sign that I do not want to be disturbed. They just disturbed me when it is eating time.
My boss disturbs me even she sees that I have many paper work needed to be finished soon. Of course she is my boss and I cannot complain or else I might get fired
When I am at home and my family sees that I am not chatting with them much, it is a sign that I do not want to be disturbed. They just disturbed me when it is eating time. 1 person likes this
@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
29 Apr 16
I think if you are staying at home with your family, they'd know you are working hard and not to disturb you. But since I have young children, and my parents are not staying with me but only visit me once in a while, so it's hard to say NO to them.
I understand sometimes even when we are in office, we still get disturbed a lot, by boss or colleagues. That's why I used to prefer to work at home sometimes, as I could be more focus on my work.
I understand sometimes even when we are in office, we still get disturbed a lot, by boss or colleagues. That's why I used to prefer to work at home sometimes, as I could be more focus on my work. 
@toniganzon (77184)
• Philippines
29 Apr 16
I wish. But in my line of business, a disturbance equals money. So i welcome them
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@xstitcher (39032)
• Petaluma, California
2 May 16
I can't, as I never know when my mother will need me for something. When Mom goes out with a friend though or something I can just do things without anyone needing me. :)
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Apr 16
i sometimes do when i am doing the grades of my students. even this site is set aseide fore because i want to finish my tasks ASAP.
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