not getting work done
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- meffid0
I liked this thread. I'm only just coming out of the same kind of "bender".
I call them a bender because I feel stupid drunk the whole time, I can't communicate, I get nothing done, I sleep constant and only want to wake up and watch films. And it only happens during winter.
The sun is out again and I feel better.
- TresLeches0
smoke some herb or if you are definitely stop.
go outside and do physical activities.
talk to your closest family member.
work on something that you're really interested in even if it has nothing to do with nothing.
- ETM0
Is it just the work getting you down or other things as well?
- randommail0
The first thing you want to do is stop worrying about getting things accomplished. Pretend you're a teenager again and act accordingly.
Relax, try to have fun. Or not. In any case, don't think about it.Then soon enough, the bug to work will bite again.
- brodster0
other things, work, kind of strugling at the moment with work, I"m self employed btw
- honest0
You're not alone there, I also feel lethargic and quite easily distracted. Starting something is always going to be difficult if you see it as a chore. I've started to organise things into lists and am also thinking about project management models like basecamp. Motivation and momentum are hard to maintain, maybe you need a break and some time off? I know i do!
- utopian0
Been there done that...
Just hot a few stripbars everything will work itself out...
- bobkat0
I'm currently feeling a complete lack of excitement about projects and putting everything on the long finger... just got back from holiday, so am hoping it's residual holiday mode...
- LukeO0
I found this helped:
Exercise
Daily lists - not overloaded with work, keep it realistic
Keeping reg hours - up early, finish on time, relax
Exhibitions, gigs, something interesting to do after work hours
Consistent sleepPretty basic stuff I guess but it took me a while to work out!... and working at home is now impossible for me I think. Shared office/studio/library, anything but home!
- -kappa-0
Agree with LukeO - great advice...
Also look at your diet...
This has a massive effect on us and how we feel.
- Ironmonkey0
- yesvaxorcist
- First things first, step on that flower and the creative juices will spew forth. Then throw that book at the guy standing next to you.Pumpkin_baby
- interestingpopfodders
- cannonball19780
Chances are you are working through something internally. Be open, take care of yourself, and let whatever it is uwind.
- lobstarr0
Good points from LukeO..
Sometimes the hardest part is getting into habit, once you get into habit, shit comes easy. Myself? I deleted everything that could be a distraction, games, fbook, all that shit. I took the "harsh" way, but its funny how often I'd dozy off and type in QBN or FB and accidentally reactivate my account lol (I kinda laughed at myself saying "wow this shits serious". Give your short term goal to do all the above what LukeO mentioned for two weeks (THATS NOTHING) and go from there.
Might also want to read Making Ideas Happen - Scott Belsky. I know what your thinking, not another self-help book, but give it a chance, it really spoke to me in terms of the phscy (sp) on how your mind thinks when it comes to creative endeavors.
- attentionspan0
Like someone mentioned proper sleep pattern is so good. If i fall asleep after 10 i usually dont remember dreaming at all. But if it is before 10 i can remember my dreams pretty clearly also you feel like a new man in the morning.
In todays age its so easy to get distracted by things and not go to bed at proper times. A good but easy to read book usually does the job for me.
- jon_d0
damn i worked all week
- jon_d0
made no damn money
- dbloc0
Sativa
- 74LEO0
Are you talking about work/your job only or your own creative interests?