Getting Productive
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Getting Productive
How do you stay on track. How do you remain productive?
I once thought that sobering up would help me be productive but I am plagued by the same issues. The more free time I have, the more I retreat inwards and find it hard to even move a muscle.
I once thought that sobering up would help me be productive but I am plagued by the same issues. The more free time I have, the more I retreat inwards and find it hard to even move a muscle.
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Originally Posted by soberwolf 
Have you got social anxiety Kin ?
That is one area of my life that I have handled pretty well. I used to as a teen but now, especially now that I don't drink, I don't have any issues meeting and befriending new people.
I do chose to be alone more than some though.
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At one point, I, too, felt glued to the sofa. For me, the key was to tap into my inner desire to be, do, and have better things in life. I'm at 31 days and am very productive, but it took a conscious decision and plan of action to get going.
One trick I'm using is to pick out certain small habits that I can change, which will improve my productivity. For instance, making sure I'm in bed at a certain time and up by a certain time.
I make sure I can report at least 1-2 solid small accomplishments or steps toward larger goals every days. For instance a small accomplishment might be cleaning out the kitchen cupboards. And a step forward might be signing up for a yoga class.
Hope this helps.
One trick I'm using is to pick out certain small habits that I can change, which will improve my productivity. For instance, making sure I'm in bed at a certain time and up by a certain time.
I make sure I can report at least 1-2 solid small accomplishments or steps toward larger goals every days. For instance a small accomplishment might be cleaning out the kitchen cupboards. And a step forward might be signing up for a yoga class.
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by kinzoku
I once thought that sobering up would help me be productive but I am plagued by the same issues.
There are a lot of ways of improving productivity. Our company sends everyone to Stephen Covey training.
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I am having a terrible time with this at the moment.
SIS is amazing -- you should read her thread for inspiration, unless your easily intimidated that is...
I have done a lot of reading and the current wisdom is that the psychology of procrastination and addiction is not dissimilar at their root.
Its more than making lists, its about telling your inner passivity to take a hike that you are running the show now and you are going to do what is best for you even when its hard.
I think of it a bit like the AV -- the voice that says I don't need to do it now. There is always an emotion involved if I look, and often a reaction to my inner critic either directly or indirectly.
For me, it is harder for me to do something than to stop doing something. So I can stop eating gluten, but harder to do exercise. Or stop drinking, but harder to start doing what needs to be done. Always has been, not sure why.
Thinking of you.
SIS is amazing -- you should read her thread for inspiration, unless your easily intimidated that is...
I have done a lot of reading and the current wisdom is that the psychology of procrastination and addiction is not dissimilar at their root.
Its more than making lists, its about telling your inner passivity to take a hike that you are running the show now and you are going to do what is best for you even when its hard.
I think of it a bit like the AV -- the voice that says I don't need to do it now. There is always an emotion involved if I look, and often a reaction to my inner critic either directly or indirectly.
For me, it is harder for me to do something than to stop doing something. So I can stop eating gluten, but harder to do exercise. Or stop drinking, but harder to start doing what needs to be done. Always has been, not sure why.
Thinking of you.
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Been a problem for me since I can remember. I'm not sure whether procrastination or alcohol has had a bigger negative affect on my life.
I really couldn't call it.
It's not just a nuisance. It is chronic.
Very strongly linked to addictive behaviour, perfectionism and emotional trauma. Apparently.
I'm going to contribute more to this thread tomorrow.
Possibly the day after.
I really couldn't call it.
It's not just a nuisance. It is chronic.
Very strongly linked to addictive behaviour, perfectionism and emotional trauma. Apparently.
I'm going to contribute more to this thread tomorrow.
Possibly the day after.
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Originally Posted by Dropsie
I am having a terrible time with this at the moment.
SIS is amazing -- you should read her thread for inspiration, unless your easily intimidated that is...
I have done a lot of reading and the current wisdom is that the psychology of procrastination and addiction is not dissimilar at their root.
Its more than making lists, its about telling your inner passivity to take a hike that you are running the show now and you are going to do what is best for you even when its hard.
I think of it a bit like the AV -- the voice that says I don't need to do it now. There is always an emotion involved if I look, and often a reaction to my inner critic either directly or indirectly.
For me, it is harder for me to do something than to stop doing something. So I can stop eating gluten, but harder to do exercise. Or stop drinking, but harder to start doing what needs to be done. Always has been, not sure why.
Thinking of you.
SIS is amazing -- you should read her thread for inspiration, unless your easily intimidated that is...
I have done a lot of reading and the current wisdom is that the psychology of procrastination and addiction is not dissimilar at their root.
Its more than making lists, its about telling your inner passivity to take a hike that you are running the show now and you are going to do what is best for you even when its hard.
I think of it a bit like the AV -- the voice that says I don't need to do it now. There is always an emotion involved if I look, and often a reaction to my inner critic either directly or indirectly.
For me, it is harder for me to do something than to stop doing something. So I can stop eating gluten, but harder to do exercise. Or stop drinking, but harder to start doing what needs to be done. Always has been, not sure why.
Thinking of you.
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It plagues me more not to do the work. It makes me miserable if I don't. I write only because I'm driven to, and when I don't, it's horrible. No kidding.
I suggest the book 'The War of Art.' Parts of it sound hokey, but he's onto something solid.
Also, read page 65 of 'The Sixty-Second Motivator.' I didn't bother to read the rest.
I suggest the book 'The War of Art.' Parts of it sound hokey, but he's onto something solid.
Also, read page 65 of 'The Sixty-Second Motivator.' I didn't bother to read the rest.
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Originally Posted by Soberpotamus
It plagues me more not to do the work. It makes me miserable if I don't. I write only because I'm driven to, and when I don't, it's horrible. No kidding.
I suggest the book 'The War of Art.' Parts of it sound hokey, but he's onto something solid.
Also, read page 65 of 'The Sixty-Second Motivator.' I didn't bother to read the rest.
I suggest the book 'The War of Art.' Parts of it sound hokey, but he's onto something solid.
Also, read page 65 of 'The Sixty-Second Motivator.' I didn't bother to read the rest.
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