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I had been working on this for a long long time. Desinging and and re-designing. Until finally reaching some what of a stopping point. I have finally completed my portfolio, check it out!

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As of late I have been struggling to keep the work I love, work I love. Everyone deals with lack of motivation for projects or even lack of motivation for continued research on new methods and trends. There are times that I will not code all day and then stay up all night because I find myself in love with my work again. Because that is exactly what I did last night and now it is the morning I have decided to make a list of solutions to defeat my sleepless nights and still have fun filled days.

1. Do work in chunks: This way there is never too much time focused on just one project or task and the best work will get done.
2. Lists: Make a list of goals for the day and really complete it. The end of the day will be so much more rewarding.
3. Stay Focused: Create breaks for “black hole web sites” like Facebook and Digg and set a time limit. (luckily I hate myspace)
4. Reward Accomplishment: If a large task has been completed have a mini party!
5. Exercise: Wether it be push ups, a bike ride or even finger crunches to avoid carpal tunnel. Don’t sit on your ass all day.