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36. Breathe deeply and calmly.

37. Develop good posture.

38. Meditate daily to clear out mental clutter.

39. Listen to your favorite music as you work.

40. Exercise. Set aside a regular time every week.

41. Make your desk conducive for your work. Have an organizing system, put personal photographs, remove unwanted clutter, etc.

42. Take a break from your computer every once in a while. Go to the toilet, go to the pantry, etc.

43. Get a fruit to snack on when you are hungry.

44. Have a water bottle/mug by your side. Many working adults don’t drink enough water every day.

45. Look ahead at your daily/weekly schedule to know what is next.

46. Be the master of your time.

47. Make a commitment to leave work on time.

48. Do what is needed for today and leave the rest for tomorrow. Work will always be there.

49. Get enough sleep every day. Aim for minimum 6 hours. It will go a long way the next day.

50. Rest if you are sick. You are not superman, and even superman has down times.

51. Do not overcommit your resources.

52. When the going gets tough, remember all this is part of the job - you are getting paid to do this.

53. Focus on what you love about your job.

54. Unwind after a day of hard work.

55. Take time out for a vacation.

Credit: Celestine Chua