INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Though it may sound a bit cheesy, a lot of how we think about time and work is our mindset. If you're thinking to yourself, "This is the 35,098,509th sandwich I've had to make today," work is going to stink. Those seconds will feel like they're ticking through molasses in January. But instead, imagine thinking, "This is the 35,098,509th person I've fed today." Way better, huh? Though it'll take definite focus and concentration, think about the good you're doing, and the good job you're doing; take pride in your work. Even if it's on a minuscule scale, your work matters. It matters to someone, even if that person's not you. With a more positive attitude, that clock can be on your side. There's a reason the term "go postal" exists. A while back, there were a series of murders by postal workers. One of the arguments is that the monotony of the job caused the workers to "go postal." Why is this a factor? Everyone needs goals and something to work toward. If you're making your umpteenth sandwich or delivering your umpteenth piece of mail, it's easy to feel like you're floundering, getting nothing done. Your boss may not give goals to you, but you can make them. What's your goal for the day? If it's easiest, just think for today. Once you get the hang of it, set a goal for the week. This can give you drive to get things done. And the more you get things done and are kept busy and distracted, the more quickly time will pass. In your job, you probably have a series of duties you have to complete. More than likely there are some you like and some you don't. There might even be some you dread. Do yourself a favor and ask your boss if you can concentrate on the tasks you enjoy. Time will go by much more effortlessly when you're having a bit more fun. This is good for your boss, too. A happier worker who enjoys what he or she is doing gets more done and is more likely to stick around for the long-term, too. You may think it's slacking, but it's just the opposite: taking breaks can up your brain's ability to focus and get more done. If your boss gives you guff, show him the light with scientific data. It says that humans perform best when given a 5 or 10 minute break around every hour. Your brain needs that time to recharge; why not take it? If you sit during the day, make sure to get up and moving during your break. Go to the bathroom, visit the watercooler, or just stretch. It'll get your blood flowing, and your blood flowing to your brain, too. At the beginning of each day, make a to-do list. Write down which tasks are hard and which ones are easy. Once that's done, think about your body. When are you the most energetic and when do you wish you could just take a nap? Aim to do the hard tasks at your peak and the easy tasks when you're just dying to go home. With this method, time will be more on your side. This will be different for everyone. Some people need 4 hours to really wake up, while others start out energized and it's all downhill from there. Only you know when you are at your best.

SUMMARY: Focus on the service you're providing. Set goals. Ask your boss to work on something you enjoy more. Take breaks. Do your tasks with your body in mind.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't overdo it. A 20-minute walk would be fine. Don't do anything that would make you sore or injure you. You don't want to limp back to classes.

SUMMARY: Have a spa day. Shower. Shave. Perfect your smile. Pick out your clothes. Paint your nails or clip them nicely. Practice the hairdo you want the next day. Yes, you should exercise today. Get a good night's sleep. Plan breakfast, so you focus on work, not when lunch is.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If he is still justifying what he is doing, then you need to show him how serious you really are. Tell him that you feel your relationship is threatened by what he does. In a healthy marriage, neither partner wants to engage in behavior that harms the other person or the marriage. If your husband is dedicated to the marriage and to you as his partner, your seriousness over this particular issue should convey to him that his behavior is unacceptable and that it has to change or else the marriage will suffer. If you husband feels like he is checking out other women without even realizing it, then his behavior may be a deeply ingrained habit. You can help your husband to break his habit if he is willing to do so. One good way to break a habit is to identify the reward that you get out of the habit and find a way to replace that reward with some form of punishment. For example, if your husband feels aroused when he looks at an attractive woman, then you could show him a picture of something ugly or gross as a punishment for checking out another woman. If your husband's behavior bothers you and is affecting your marriage, it is time to seek counseling. Often it takes a neutral third party to reinforce that your feelings about this type of behavior are not overreactions, and that this type of behavior is destructive. If you're a member of a faith based organization, marriage counseling is often available through your church. Try to find a therapist with certification in marriage counseling. If marriage counseling doesn't help-- that is, if your husband continues to ogle other women and does not want to or try to change-- then you may want to consider a break. You deserve a relationship built on mutual respect. Individual counseling may also be helpful for you and for your husband. Talking to a counselor on your own can give you a chance to talk about how your husband's behavior makes you feel. Your husband may also have some issues that he needs to work out with a professional counselor. If you can't afford counseling, check out books that can help you to build self-esteem. Consider Brene Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection or Leslie Vernick's The Emotionally Destructive Marriage.

SUMMARY:
Bring the relationship into the picture. Help your husband to break his habit. Seek marriage counseling. Seek individual counseling.