There are days in your life when you will feel that something is lacking in your life and just can’t seem to figure out what it is. Well, think again when you start asking yourself this question, is this the life that I want?
I had this weird feeling yesterday, right after getting out of the bed I went outside my room, looked around and felt a sudden rush of sadness. Maybe part of it was the mix of anxiety and excitement about my moving to our new house real soon. Or maybe I’m just being unsatisfied with what I am or what I have right now, I think I should start doing something else. Einstein said, ” Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is insane.” (sigh)
2012 is a fruitful year for me, don’t get me wrong, it’s just that 2012 is a stepping stone for me to achieve a better me and by now I have to work on getting one step closer to the life that I want. So the void comes from the question, what else should I be doing?
I spent my day trying to think about that and finally got my answer. I know that I tried to be productive last year but I this year, I am determined to plan and EXECUTE! I guess that is what I have to work on this year. I will do my goal setting and will set deadlines to avoid that “ningas kugon” syndrome. ( I’d like to believe sometimes that being able to multitask is a curse. And I have this weird assumption that I have a hyperactivity disorder which results to not being able to focus on one thing till I finish it. I have to do something about that too.) But while thinking about how to solve my weird assumptions, I formulated a scheme, I will make my 2013 planner work for me. Plan ahead, schedule my activities and to-dos so I can track my progress in my quest of healing my “slacker mode”.
I guess most of us are guilty of being a slacker or a ningas-kugon at times, we may feel that there is nothing wrong with that at first but then when that “void” settles in, then there comes the problem, worst is when you start to feel depress, incomplete or unsatisfied. My solutions?
1. Have a list of your ‘to-dos’ and do one thing at a time. When you are trying to finish something, continue doing it till you’re done? NOT. Instead, do something until you’re satistied.
2. But what if you can’t stay away from multi-tasking? Have a note beside you of what you are trying to accomplish at the same time. This will somehow guide you on your inevitable multi-tasking. It would help if your tasks can be done in one place. Let’s say, at 10-11 a.m. you need to check your emails, answer them, download some files and upload some. Write it on a small note pad use some apps that will serve as your reminder. I prefer to use my Stickies.
3. Remind yourself that procrastination will not only eat your time away but also your big chance of fulfillment. Assess your gains and be motivated by it. Believe that whatever you’re doing right now has an indirect or direct effect on your life in the long run. So prioritize and do the things that will help you achieve your better self.
4. Reward yourself when you actually finish something. Well, I don’t know about you but a nice and quiet 5-minute break or nap or maybe a bar of Snickers is all fine with me after finishing anything. I guess it all depends on how to keep yourself motivated.
Sugarfixed. 