Procrastination

I'm updating the blog today finally, after a few weeks of restructuring the blog. It's difficult to keep up with my insatiable need of constant changes even though it might turn out to be exhaustive.

I've had a few unproductive days this week in which I supposed to re-module-ed (I'm not even sure this word exist!) the subject's curriculum a bit, and update the slides with much more videos to distract my future students from their sleepiness. Their class would be at 2 PM Tuesdays and 8.00 AM Fridays! Talk about total torture! I've been in their shoes, and I absolutely understand the sleepiness rate at these hours.

Anyway, back to the 'unproductive' theme, I found about these tips when you are not feeling productive and I hope it will energize you as well!

1. Prioritize

Well some things just need to be done, whether you like it or not. You must prioritize those at least. Do you have a meeting which you must absolutely attend? Do you have any deadlines for the day? Do you need to run an errand which must be done within the day? You got it; identify the “musts” first.

2. Inspiration/ Motivation

You might also need some inspiration or motivation to enliven the day and work towards some planned goals or plan some goals. You may read some tips on the above linked article and also would be a great idea to read the writings of those who inspire you. Just reading or viewing something that makes you feel happier or inspired brings satisfaction

3.  Physical Rejuvenation

At times when the mind is dull and lousy; it is time to rejuvenate the mind with physical activity or even meditation. Physical activity and meditation brings more oxygen to your brain, boosts your adrenaline levels that gives you some instant energy and you start feeling good.

4. Count your blessings

Think about the many people who do not have even a fourth of what you have, think about the people who love you – call them talk to them. Think about the people who need you, who respect you. Just don’t put down yourself, you are special and have a lot to do to help make this world or someone else’s world a better place. Contributing to a charity or a random act of kindness might be something you can consider doing today – it will make you feel better for sure.

5. Have fun

If this is something that happens very rarely to you and the reasons are close to physical exhaustion or possible illness, then a very good option today would be to take the day off from work (If it is possible at all). Do what makes you feel happier, shopping, meeting friends, playing with your kids, watching your favorite movie, reading a great book, meditation or what-else-pleases-you-the-most. Just do it and make the best of the day. Put your expectations on the back seat and don’t whine over what did not get done, enjoy and live the moment, you’ll get that done another day.

I am so drawn to do no.5 of course, but since it isn't rare (sadly it's frequent these days), I don't have physical exhaustion and I'm not sick (except my toothache was back yesterday); I guess I have to resort to the other four options. Can I do no.4 (^^,)? (owh, people always love the easy way out!!!)




Salam manis,