As I've gotten older, I'm struggling with my productivity because I get more tired from being in that intense "grind" mode. If I am real focused for several days,I hit a wall and then I'll need more time to recover. Forcing it doesn't seem to help as fatigue gets worse.
A big part of it is the physical feeling of working at the computer, it starts to hurt after a few intense days, which adds stress.
It's been making me mad as i would like to get more done, but I have to rest.
I never know how to apply advice like that of the original poster. It seems to be, to excel be smart and work diligently. How is this helpful to anyone?
First, fix what is making your body hurt. Presumably the problems are with your back or hands or both (and if not both, the other will come along soon enough). For your back, the solution is pretty well documented: chair that fits you, displays at eye level, keyboard at elbow level. For your hands, the solutions may be more personal, but likely involve (a) keeping your wrists straight and (b) kinesthetic feedback on your fingers.
A big part of it is the physical feeling of working at the computer, it starts to hurt after a few intense days, which adds stress.
It's been making me mad as i would like to get more done, but I have to rest.
I never know how to apply advice like that of the original poster. It seems to be, to excel be smart and work diligently. How is this helpful to anyone?