My goal for being in my office is to work four hours a day to begin with, then slowly bump it up as I get stronger. Today I did four hours, and it felt good to be getting things done, touching base with staff, ironing out wrinkles in workflow.
Usually after four hours, I start to feel tired and shaky, and I know its time to wrap things up and head home. Today I didn't feel tired or shaky, so I thought I would just keep at it a bit, pleased that my endurance seems to be improving.
I finished one project and began another, thinking that when I tired I would quit. I lost track of time, and by the time I realized that I was tired, 7 hours had flown past! I was amazed. I still didn't have the shakes.
I drove home, singing along the way, and pulled into my parking space. Then it hit. Wow. This was not just tired, this was overcooked. I wobbled up the stairs and sank into the recliner where I stayed until I went to bed.
I guess I won't try that again. A learning experience. Next week I am still shooting for 5 hour days. I think I will be able to do that. But just for now, I'll stay away from marathons.
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