Author Topic: problem in need of solving (Read 3011 times)

Kat Kid · « **on:** July 26, 2016, 11:06:23 AM »

I have work to do, but I don't want to do it.

No, not menial work of a physical laborer. Sweat of the brow from brain exertion.

I have FOMO and also resentment at the pointlessness of the project.

Things that have worked "ok" so far:

1) instrumental/techno/billie holliday/radiohead music on headphones
2) working at a coffee house

steve dave · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:07:59 AM »

addys

Kat Kid · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:10:34 AM »

more coffee I guess

Tobias · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:11:47 AM »

pokemon breaks

Kat Kid · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:13:21 AM »

can't take a break from a break, I've decided.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:13:48 AM »

next strategy:

set unrealistic goal for progress in the next hour

steve dave · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:14:12 AM »

outsource

ChiComCat · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:15:12 AM »

If working at a coffee shop works, you could look at The Fellow coworking space. You can go and try it for a day and see if it works for you but if you're the type of person that needs to get away from the distractions, its worth a shot. They also have free (included) Arrow Coffee there.

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:16:41 AM »

my first suggestion would be to quit wasting time on this bbs.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:20:24 AM »

ok back to work

_33 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:29:29 AM »

I've read that rewarding yourself for work done is effective for some people. Like if you work for an hour straight then reward yourself with another cup of coffee and 10 minutes of BBS time. For me punishment seems to work better. So like if I don't work for an hour straight I punch myself in the balls.

XocolateThundarr · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:39:32 AM »

CNS · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:43:04 AM »

If it takes 1 hr to do that work, wait until like 45min before it absolutely has to be done, then punch it out in a panic while being all anxious about it. Used to work really well for me in college.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2016, 11:53:20 AM »

I did a good work time

back at it

star seed 7 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2016, 12:00:11 PM »

I can't work unless there is some sort of pressure or time crunch, so I just wait until it feels like I need to do work and then I'm in the zone.

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2016, 12:12:27 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 26, 2016, 12:00:11 PM

I can't work unless there is some sort of pressure or time crunch, so I just wait until it feels like I need to do work and then I'm in the zone.

I used to subscribe to this method. I do not any longer. I am happier for it.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2016, 12:17:21 PM »

I usually create some fake requirement of inputs that delays the start of my work and that helps me procrastinate.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2016, 12:18:15 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 26, 2016, 12:00:11 PM

I can't work unless there is some sort of pressure or time crunch, so I just wait until it feels like I need to do work and then I'm in the zone.

HAHAHAHAHA THAT IS WHAT IS HAPPENING OH BOY I MAY NOT MAKE IT THIS TIME

back to work

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2016, 12:22:54 PM »

If there was a problem,
Yo, I'll solve it.
Check out the hook while my DJamer revolves it....

(So what I'm saying is listen to some early 90s hip-hop music)

The Big Train · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2016, 12:28:41 PM »

Ask Jay-Z

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2016, 12:55:51 PM »

I like to make a To Do list with small pieces of work so I can check them off and feel like I've accomplished something throughout the day.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2016, 01:13:12 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 26, 2016, 12:55:51 PM

I like to make a To Do list with small pieces of work so I can check them off and feel like I've accomplished something throughout the day.

This is a very good strategy. Often gets you to think about the big task and break it in to small pieces.

Canary · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2016, 01:15:33 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 26, 2016, 01:13:12 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 26, 2016, 12:55:51 PM
I like to make a To Do list with small pieces of work so I can check them off and feel like I've accomplished something throughout the day.

This is a very good strategy. Often gets you to think about the big task and break it in to small pieces.

I do something similar, but I try to hit one big task between smaller ones. If I knock one big task off in the morning and afternoon I think I've had a pretty good day, because there are so many little things that take little time and energy.

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2016, 03:01:40 PM »

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 26, 2016, 12:22:54 PM

If there was a problem,
Yo, I'll solve it.
Check out the hook while my DJamer revolves it....

(So what I'm saying is listen to some early 90s hip-hop music)

i have the lyrics to this song memorized. i think it is the only song that i can say that about.

Mrs. Gooch · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2016, 03:26:13 PM »

Quote from: pmshead on July 26, 2016, 03:01:40 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 26, 2016, 12:22:54 PM
If there was a problem,
Yo, I'll solve it.
Check out the hook while my DJamer revolves it....

(So what I'm saying is listen to some early 90s hip-hop music)

i have the lyrics to this song memorized. i think it is the only song that i can say that about.

Me too.

Author Topic: problem in need of solving (Read 3011 times)

The Big Train