I know you're going to find this hard to believe...

I know you're going to find this hard to believe but, sometimes I goof off when I'm at the computer. One of the ways I do this, especially if my mind is going a mile a minute, is to head over to Tickle.com and take tests.

They have fun tests like "What's Your Signature Karaoke Song?" (R-E-S-P-E-C-T by Aretha Franklin was mine) and serious tests like "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (Proactive).

As I take tests like "Which Breed of Dog are You at Work?" (Great Dane) it feels like part of my brain is still processing, analyzing and reacting to whatever had my mind spinning and often when I'm done, the "next step" is ready and waiting for me.

I remember learning in Psych classes that part of learning occurs during downtime. That's when your brain is hard at work processing, filing, and organizing information for you to access later.

Now, ideally, I should take a walk or do something else active that takes me away from my work for a short time. But when I'm up against deadlines, Tickle will have to do.