Yesterday was the fourth and last day of my experiment. Now when the novelty has worn off, it doesn’t feel much more effective than before. Especially the first two hours were a drag and I had very little done. However at the end of the day I realized it wasn’t that bad at all.
Boredom. Quite [...]
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Switching rooms experiment, day four
April 18, 2008
Switching rooms experiment, day three
April 16, 2008
Today was the least successful day this far. Probably because I haven’t slept very well.
I noticed the way my roommates keep their dignity. They dress well, are industrious, and even buy their lunch at the nearby restaurant, while I just bring my lunch box and warm my meal in a microwave oven.
I myself am a [...]
Switching rooms experiment, day two
April 15, 2008
Nothing special to report. Using a room with workmates feels already very natural. My companions take very few breaks, and I too felt some guilt every time I left my desk.
Boredom. I had a peak of boredom at around 2 pm. but it didn’t last very long.
Procrastination. This morning I started working faster and smoother [...]
Switching rooms experiment, day one
April 14, 2008
Today was the first day I left my solitary room at work. I wrote about this project or experiment of mine yesterday.
I had two co-workers in the same room. A man and a woman. Both gave me an impression of being very industrious and professional. I felt an air of effectiveness and self-respect. I believe [...]
End of the solitude
April 13, 2008
At work I have my own room. It isn’t as luxurious as it may sound. We have plenty of space there.
Tomorrow I’m going to share a room with two of my workmates. I’ll try it for a while. I have three reasons for leaving my spacious room with amazing view:
Boredom. Being alone with my often [...]
