Week 21 - Dec 22, Sun - Streak: 119 days
@Forerunner Sadly things do, but I’m hoping that at least my own social circle will be more open to reasonable discussions given time and patience. I think I just gotta listen, maybe if I just listen and don’t try to add my opinion, then my friends will see that I am not interested in an argument, just an honest discussion.
Thank you brother, glad you liked the song
@Positivebloke Looking forward to seeing you back on the forums here soon brother
Yikes, unproductive day today. What is the key to this productivity? I think I’m going to have to research this and do some digging on techniques. I’m totally open to any strategies you guys got!
I think it all started with my friend wanting me to bring her coffee at work because she said she was having a bad day. So I thought I would turn it into a more productive trip by walking my dog and checking out the location of my classes at the local college for next quarter, but of course this was not my original plan for the day. Then my cousin wanted to meet me at the store for food so we did that cause I was hungry anyway. When I got home, it was later in the day, but I couldn’t think and so I decided to just play some games, which I haven’t done in awhile, but come on, I’m supposed to be getting prepared for next semester. Then my mom and sis wanted to watch this show with me and so they nagged me into watching it, but it ended up being a really good horror show so we watched like 3 episodes and now it’s 1 am.
I think my problem is my family and friends, I love them and I like spending time with them, but I have to prioritize my own time. I can’t get swayed over here and over there. I have to sit down and work. Even if it’s much less preferable. I have to stop telling myself the excuse of “family time is important” because yes it is, but legit all I have been doing this break is spending time with family and friends.
I’m going to look more into this though. The app Good Time was working, but not so lately because I got off track. I need solid plans and multiple strategies, just like with this addiction.
The good thing is though that I was going to sleep in again, but I said no, I am waking up early as I said I would. I told myself I can only sleep in on days I cant control when I get to bed, as yesterday was because I didn’t have much of a choice. Tonight I chose to watch more episodes, so it’s early to rise.
And as @Adioz wrote in his recent post which I highly recommend reading, https://rewirecompanion.com/t/life-changing-habit-of-adioz/18301
When we complain we became the victim, when we become the victim, We don’t get what we want in life we get more of what we don’t want
I have to look at my life and be grateful and appreciative. If I start the day cursing it, then it will surely be cursed.
Instead, I must look at how much time I have been given, realize that that is quite amazing, and ask myself, “How can I maximize the time I have today to reach my overarching goals?” “What are my overarching goals?”
I will write these things tomorrow when I wake up. I am making a schedule for tomorrow now.
Anyway, I better get to bed guys, so goodnight.
This is my streak, I am going to make it.