I still have one that i pay for so its easier.
I haven’t touched it in like 3 months because i just didn’t want to.
I’ve tried the list thing MANY times and it works phenomenally, until it doesn’t.
This is 100% a “me” problem that i just haven’t figured out yet. Id rather procrastinate until the absolute last minute, then go maximum effort to get it done on time.
Works fine for deadlines that i have meet, but it doesnt work for self-imposed deadlines, because i dont hold myself to them.
I mean, human brains are blobs of fat literally powered by bagels, it’s never a “you” problem because humans are inherently trash. It’s always the system because you can’t expect much from any person, so, why did you stop all those times?
Feel this 100%, did being on ADHD meds help at all? Did you try modafinil? I’d love there to be a pill to resolve this but I somehow doubt it works like that.
I feel so switched on and work so well when I’m working like that with lists but I always seem to hit a wall and regress taking probably twice the amount of time procrastinating than I did being productive. I’ve managed this by having enough knowledge to cover for lack of preparedness (I tend to be nigh on indispensable in most roles I take on), and wisdom enough to know where I can procrastinate, for how long and which parts need serious focus immediately. This ensures I do though to be productive enough that my various employers over the years think I’m pretty awesome, but for me I know I have the ability to do more - yet lack the drive and desire to do so.
I have historically however changed jobs every 2 years out of boredom (currently in two employments that I’ve held for a record breaking 7 years each, but I’ve taken promotions in both jobs so technically different roles).
I’m not into CrossFit but I find a lot of their conditioning stuff pretty appealing, and plan on working some in coming up. I think bodybuilding and being “fit” are compatible. Arnold used to run and bike all the time (if what he says is true).
I think incline walking is the best for bodybuilding as a sport, but not for getting in shape if you know what I mean. I’m seeing this myself as I’ve been basically just walking for the last 4-5 months. Not in the shape I’d like to me, although I’m happy with the looks.
Yes and no.
I can do a weeks worth of work in about 3 hours on it, but i still procrastinate up until that point.
I do perform better on adderall, which I feel some guilt in saying that I’m taking again (at much lower doses).
Yes and it only kind of worked.
The term is “executive function”. Theres no pill for it, it’s just a muscle that needs to be trained.
This has worked very well for me in the past. I’m just limited in my capacity to take on these roles.
I’m very stagnant in my current role at work, which i know is contributing to this in part.
I’ve got golden handcuffs… other jobs of the same grade WILL payless for no are benefit.
I have been lucky to land in a teaching situation that keeps me from getting bored. I must teach 9 different courses through the year. That helps. I do not know how some of my peers throughout the district teach the same curriculum trimester after trimester year after year. Some of them are brilliant. But I cannot imagine teaching Romeo and Juliet three times a year. I had bounced around districts for the first 20 years I have taught, but now having escaped the world of Special Ed, I have found a nice niche.
Yea I guessed as much, why can’t the pill from limitless be a real thing?!
No need to feel guilt, it’s a legit med taken for a legitimate reason, not a sign of weakness, there’s a time to be hard on yourself and a time to recognise legitimate issues that aren’t excuses, just reality. If Adderall is a net positively and benefits yours and your family’s life then take it for as long as that’s still the case.
Not huge into motivational quotes but this one from the Modern Wisdom podcast has stuck with me. You’re the sum of your actions day in and day out and if you don’t have what you want, it is on you.
I’m not necessarily interested in MMA for the sake of actually doing the sport, I just want to be well rounded in self-defense. If I have a need to fuck someone up, I want to rely on more than muscles and mean looks, lol.
I do want to get into BJJ but I want to start up boxing/kickboxing first… they seem more practical than BJJ in the sense of a street fight. But I do imagine I’ll be more interested in the mental chess match of BJJ than boxing or kickboxing - which is why I want to start with striking first.
How long have you been practicing BJJ and what made you want to start?
They had kids classes so before I sent my daughter along for a trial run, I figured I better give the adults classes a go. Have enjoyed it since day 1! My thinking at the time was a bit of fun and self defence so my kid could defend herself if need be. So I’ve been attending 2 classes a week average for a year now, and done a few comps for grins too.
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