#workload

[motivatedaily]

[lordtonic]

big kitty and small puppy working hard as corporate cogs [big kitty ima is damis [[damistrolls]]

Some doodles under cut

[wordsoftheheartandsoul]

Gmorning. This feeling will pass. This workload will pass. These people will pass. But look at you, with the gift of memory. You can time travel to the good stuff just by closing your eyes & breathing. Then come right back to now, eyes up for the good stuff ahead. You magic thing. Gnight. This moment will pass. This fatigue will pass. Tonight will pass. But look at you, with the gift of imagination. You can teleport to where you're happiest just by closing your eyes & breathing. Then come right back to now, check in with the present. You magic thing, you.

Lin-Manuel Miranda - Gmorning, Gnight!

[frog707]

Bisection

I've encountered several otherwise-capable software developers who apparently don't know how to use bisection to locate regressions (=bugs that were introduced recently into a software project).

The basic idea is, you identify a (recent) commit A that exhibits the bug and another (older) commit B where the bug is not present. Then you pick a commit C about halfway between A and B and determine whether the bug is present there. If it is, you pick D between C and B and repeat the process. If not, you pick D between A and C.

In this way, by running a dozen or so tests, you can often identify a single commit from among thousands. It's an example of a "divide and conquer" strategy.

I spent a pleasant half hour today using bisection to locate a 3 year-old performance regression in one of my projects. Said project has 1427 commits. Back in 2022 I added code to check for OpenGL errors. For one particular workload, those changes cut the graphics frame rate by a factor of 4.

All I need now is a simple mechanism to bypass OpenGL error checking, one that won't cause me to forget that those checks are available!

[theautismcorner]

Me when i had to do a student evaluation on my Intro to Gender and Women's Studies class and this is what i left in the comments-

The workload is not that of an intro class - it is GWS 100 but it feels like it is a 300 level class. She expects us to read three books on our own time as well as the textbook and do one to two quizzes a week as well as one to two (sometimes three) discussion posts that are at minimum 600 words long each (and respond to two other students with a minimum of 40 words each) and have an intense amount of reading (articles or pdfs)/video watching required to be able to answer the prompt to those discussion posts. It is as if she thinks this is the only class we have and therefore she can give us the workload to match. I enjoy coming to class but I dread the actual assignments.

Professors make your workload reasonable challenge failed horrifically.

Also i just wrote a 13 page paper for her and have another 8-10 page minimum paper due next Friday. Why does she think that having huge papers back to back is a good idea? Especially with the second one being OUR FINAL!?!?!?! I had to write a paper while home for Thanksgiving because she decided to make the paper due TWO DAYS AFTER THANKSGIVING!!!! I am losing my mind.

[easyjobnepal]

Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in new experiences. Traveling is not just about seeing new places but finding new perspectives. Take this time to recharge and renew your spirit. Embrace the journey and let the adventure reshape your outlook. Every new destination brings a chance to rediscover yourself. Enjoy every moment of the adventure—your soul deserves it!

[pandaimitator]

I really need to get off tumblr and AO3 and get started on that marking

[julieverne]

Next year is an election year.

Ask me how I know

[hinamie]

newest issue of first years fashion just dropped

[littlebellesmama]

Grateful for the Pause: A Public Holiday to Catch My Breath

It’s not even the end of the week, but I’m feeling especially grateful for today. A public holiday. It sounds simple on the surface. But this one is landing like a lifeline. A pause in a calendar that has barely allowed time to think, let alone rest. Burnout doesn’t feel far away anymore. It’s circling closer by the day, and this break, brief as it is, might be the only thing standing between me…

[elektroskopik]

Hundreds of years ago, people did not have to worry about paying membership fees, filing taxes, car insurance, utility bills, bank statements, home insurance, bank loans and mortgages, taking their kids to school or after school programs, etc and all of the other bullshit things that our society now pretends is normal. We've over complicated things for everyone, no one gets enough sleep, we are stressed out and Invented so many new convoluted ways to stress ourselves out. Peasants had a hard live but at least they didn't have to deal with the shear amount of shit that modern life has thrown at us.

[iriganthefool]

This is the calmest I've been at the end of the year like there was some panic for a bit but I fixed and now it's up to the gods and the quality of my chemistry cheat sheet

[doug-lewars]

Lots of Drafts

I need to become more efficient. Today I determined if I edited and published one book per month, it would take me five years to catch up to where I'd need to write more. I don't think I'll put in the time but perhaps I'll spend a few months to get at least a bit more out there than I have now.

[impaaktmagazine]

Conquer Overwhelming Workloads with 5 Proven Strategies

Are your to-do lists seemingly endless? Do you approach Friday afternoons with trepidation, fearing the sight of an overflowing inbox as you attempt to make your escape? Perhaps you've noticed that anxiety is hindering your ability to focus on the task at hand. You might find yourself anxious about not working during moments that aren't conducive to productivity, such as when you're securing your child in their car seat or stuck in traffic. Even when engrossed in one task, you may feel anxious about the project you've momentarily set aside.

If you experience bouts of feeling overwhelmed by your workload, consider trying these suggestions. Understand that not all of these strategies will resonate with everyone, so select those that you believe will be most beneficial to you. However, always begin by taking slow, deliberate breaths. Focusing on slow breathing, rather than deep inhalations, can help alleviate panic and foster a long-term perspective by activating the brain's prepare-and-plan mode. Concentrate on exhaling slowly, as if gently inflating a balloon; your inhalation will naturally regulate itself accordingly.

Practice your acceptance skills with healthy self-talk

Enhance your acceptance skills through positive self-talk. Effective self-talk promotes a sense of calmness and empowerment by blending self-compassion with appropriate accountability. Strive to strike a balance, avoiding excessive responsibility which can fuel worry. Experiment with various forms of self-talk to discover what resonates best with you. Here are some examples to get you started: 

 "Although I have a multitude of tasks, I recognize that I can only focus on one at a time. Completing each task will contribute to my overall well-being." 

"While I wish I could accomplish more in a day, I acknowledge and accept my realistic limitations." 

Embrace the mantra "What's the most productive action I can take in this moment?" to steer clear of dwelling on the past or fretting about the future, enabling me to concentrate and prioritize effectively. 

"I derive satisfaction from being engaged in my work, and it's natural to experience moments of feeling overwhelmed. I trust in my ability to manage these emotions and adjust accordingly." 

By integrating these affirmations into your daily routine, you can cultivate a mindset of acceptance and resilience, empowering yourself to navigate challenges with grace and composure. 

Monitor your time to establish an accurate baseline for yourself.

Research suggests that individuals who claim to work excessively long hours often overestimate their actual workload. Studies have shown that the percentage of people working more than 60 hours per week is relatively low, at approximately 6%. When you repeatedly tell yourself that you're working an extreme number of hours, your brain may internalize this exaggerated belief, triggering heightened anxiety even if it's not entirely accurate.

This cognitive distortion can stem from emotional reactions influencing our thought processes. When feelings of anxiety about work arise, your brain tends to magnify the perceived workload, fueling a cycle of increased anxiety. This inflated perception can lead to a sense of hopelessness and, consequently, feelings of depression, exacerbating avoidance behaviors. It's important to recognize that falling into this estimation error is a common cognitive pattern rather than a personal failing.

To address this issue, consider tracking your time over the course of a week. Various online tools are available for this purpose, or you can simply use a spreadsheet or notebook. Record your activities without actively trying to alter your behavior. The act of monitoring alone can naturally prompt positive shifts in behavior over time, eliminating the need for immediate intervention.

Restrict brief work-related tasks during non-work hours, such as checking your phone or sending quick emails. Although these activities may seem insignificant individually, collectively, they can create a perception of time consumption that exceeds reality. It's advisable to limit these behaviors.

Conversely, engaging in brief yet meaningful non-work activities can enhance life balance. For instance, taking a moment to connect with your two-year-old by crouching down and making eye contact during an interaction can imbue a sense of quality parenting, despite the brevity of the moment. Meaningful, uninterrupted conversations for five minutes often hold more significance than fragmented attention over ten minutes.

Challenge assumptions regarding others' expectations.

Frequently, we impose self-generated rules about response times, such as feeling obligated to reply to messages promptly or within a specific timeframe. Consider that delayed responses convey the message of busyness and prioritization, potentially garnering greater respect for one's time.

Address the tendency to react immediately to after-hours emails, thereby perpetuating an "always-on" cycle. Establish boundaries by refraining from responding outside of business hours, signaling to others the importance of respecting personal time. This practice encourages thoughtful consideration of priorities before responding, fostering a healthier work-life balance.

Communicate expectations clearly with colleagues and superiors. Instead of assuming urgency, inquire about deadlines or preferred response times. Similarly, inform others of realistic timelines for completing tasks to manage expectations effectively.

Challenge your assumptions regarding the prerequisites for success.

You may unknowingly harbor flawed beliefs about the criteria necessary to excel in your field. Perfectionistic notions, such as the belief that success demands outworking everyone else, can be particularly detrimental, especially in competitive environments where high achievers are prevalent. Identifying these problematic thoughts can be challenging, as they often lurk beneath the surface, implicit in our mindset. When feelings of discontent or stagnation arise, it presents an opportune moment to scrutinize and unearth any underlying assumptions that may be fueling these emotions.

Watch out for assumptions that trigger unnecessary stress, particularly if they also contribute to procrastination and paralysis. For instance, in combating writer's block, I often need to remind myself that my writing only needs to serve its purpose as a useful resource; it doesn't have to encompass every aspect of a topic, which would be impractical and overwhelming.

Challenge these problematic assumptions by articulating them and then proposing more realistic alternatives. For instance, replace the belief that I must outperform every high achiever in my group to succeed with the understanding that success is achievable within a group of similarly talented individuals, alleviating the pressure to constantly be at the top.

Begin taking time off immediately instead of waiting for the "perfect" moment.

By allowing yourself evenings or weekends off and observing that the world doesn't collapse as a result, you can gradually reduce anxiety about your workload. To cultivate a more relaxed attitude toward work, start behaving in a more relaxed manner.

Operationalize this concept by considering how you would act if you were less stressed about your workload and identify specific actions you can take. Recognize the tendency to wait for emotions to change before altering behavior and instead, focus on changing behavior to influence emotions and thoughts. For example, shift from waiting to have less work to implementing better systems, understanding that improved systems will ultimately reduce feelings of busyness. This proactive approach can help break the cycle of perpetual busyness and inefficiency.

[lavenderfairycow]

camping in the redwoods and writing an essay on new hollywood cinema at the ranger's station

taking three summer classes thinking you can handle the workload but then getting stuck with over 150 assignments and readings to do each week

waking with the sun to do your studies and eat peaches outside

getting sunburnt because you are so locked in studying for history of photography that your face turns red in the sun

swapping out your hot lavender chai that accompanies your autumn and spring studies with an iced one

a summer studying aesthetic

flowers tucked in your hair

the warmth of the sun against your skin

staying up late to stargaze, learning the summer constellations by heart

carrying your book bag everywhere you go

a loose shirt with the sleeves rolled up

moving slowly, taking time to appreciate the beauty around you

celebrating the vibrancy of life

fresh fruit staining your lips

reading outside in the shade of a tree

finding time to research new topics that interest you, outside of any specific class

a glass of iced tea, cold and refreshing in the heat

relaxing in a comfortable chair

steadily working through your summer reading list

weekly trips to the library

taking a break from your work to watch the sunset