“Staying Focused in Tough Times” by Kristen Burnham (CIO Magazine, March 2009, CIO.com) which came with sidebar article that could be helpful, “Three-minute Coach” by Brian Tracy.  And finally, read another by Ms. Burnham, “…Hardness the Power of Social Networking” then grab a green tea and take the edge off (productively) by spending 15 minutes social networking.