Perseverence to complete the task requires rate modulation
When continuing a comfortable pace becomes difficult to maintain, assuming a faster pace can be more effective than slowing down.
Human minds and bodies are designed for hard work. Over time, they become worn out or just plain bored. Several options exist to revive your energy.
Taking a break with the intent of getting back to the job at hand works sometimes. However, if the break stretches out, it can be difficult to return to the job. Important things are often left unfinished for this reason.
Slowing down can help to releave pressure or reduce pain. It can be difficult to muster the resources to increase speed and return to the original pace. Soon, more slowing is required, then more, and you can guess the final outcome. Work grinds to a halt.
Speeding up is an option some have not considered. While it seem impossible, finding a way to increase exertion results in increasing competence and gives the body or mind a new outlook. When it reaches the point that the higher exertion level cannot be maintained, allowing the rate to slow can help return to the original rate refreshed.
Is this nuts? Well, it has worked for me. When I feel that I can no longer make the pedals go around on a bike ride, I stand, increase speed, then find myself smiling. I know I can and will go on. When writing becomes tedious, I give my head a shake and pound the keys a little faster. No worries, I can go back to edit later.
I challenge you to give it a try!
When continuing a comfortable pace becomes difficult to maintain, assuming a faster pace can be more effective than slowing down.
Human minds and bodies are designed for hard work. Over time, they become worn out or just plain bored. Several options exist to revive your energy.
Taking a break with the intent of getting back to the job at hand works sometimes. However, if the break stretches out, it can be difficult to return to the job. Important things are often left unfinished for this reason.
Slowing down can help to releave pressure or reduce pain. It can be difficult to muster the resources to increase speed and return to the original pace. Soon, more slowing is required, then more, and you can guess the final outcome. Work grinds to a halt.
Speeding up is an option some have not considered. While it seem impossible, finding a way to increase exertion results in increasing competence and gives the body or mind a new outlook. When it reaches the point that the higher exertion level cannot be maintained, allowing the rate to slow can help return to the original rate refreshed.
Is this nuts? Well, it has worked for me. When I feel that I can no longer make the pedals go around on a bike ride, I stand, increase speed, then find myself smiling. I know I can and will go on. When writing becomes tedious, I give my head a shake and pound the keys a little faster. No worries, I can go back to edit later.
I challenge you to give it a try!
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