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ValyrianJedi t1_ja00q4c wrote

Reply to comment by WaxonJaxon in [Image] Trashy Motivation by ToonKiller

Eh, if every nepotism baby ended up a multibillionaire there would be significantly more multibillionaires... If your wealth is orders of magnitude higher than your parents then you clearly did something right yourself.

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jpm01609 t1_j9zf56x wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Does anyone else lose all motivation on the weekend? by NelsonStearman

During the hey day of the punk rock era (Patti Smith/The Cars etc), someomne wrote a song about working in a factory.

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One summer I worked ina factory Yeah, it sucked. So glad I was doing during semesters.

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Having the factory experience makes you crave --in your head--what you would do once you were free.

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Keep those primises you made to yourself!. THose are the most important.

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Everyday above my computer sites a cork board wall of varous items like bills and schedule but also reminders and notes to stay focused.

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Clever_Mercury t1_j9zaqi1 wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Does anyone else lose all motivation on the weekend? by NelsonStearman

Remember that you are not machinery. Your brain and your body need down time. They also enjoy variety. Part of what scrolling does is satisfy the variety need without taxing you physically.

If you want to do specific things, at any time, it's good to think your energy as a budget and you need to alternate between replenishing and depleting tasks. Are you physically exhausted? Or socially exhausted? Do you feel un-thanked or unentertained by the time the weekend rolls around? If so, concentrate on assigning yourself just one weekend task that still accomplishes something desirable but doesn't further deplete you. For example, if you feel socially exhausted then do not run errands but concentrate on doing something inside the home (laundry? gardening?). Reward yourself after completion.

People should remember, however, nearly every religion and culture on the planet used to have the idea of a 'sabbath' or a day of non-work. They didn't exactly think you'd be scrolling on a magical handheld device, but they did think everyone needed a day of just peace. The only people ever exempted from that rule were slaves. Don't treat yourself like a slave.

Having a day of rest is natural. No productivity, no travel, just sit and enjoy or be in the moment, even if you are scrolling. It's human. It's ok. Just not every day.

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triciniumfa t1_j9z8urp wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Does anyone else lose all motivation on the weekend? by NelsonStearman

I used to be just like you - weekday warrior, weekend slacker. And actually, your point around scrolling your phone really resonated because reducing my screen time was actually the key to how I became productive on the weekend.

I used to start my day on my phone on the weekends because I thought I “earned” it. But I’ve found this is a really bad habit because it’s not just the time you spend scrolling, but the fact that the actual act of scrolling re-wires your brain to make you less productive overall.

Reducing my screen time on the weekend was what allowed me to finally focus on what I wanted to.

Tips to help reduce your screen time are:

Delay usage as late in the day as possible. We have the most self-control in the morning before we start scrolling. But once we start, it’s 10x harder to stop. Take advantage of this biological fact by delaying use as late as possible.

Find a good screen time app. Because app blockers have never worked for me I use Present which motivates me to stay off my phone through gamified challenges. But there are countless others out there - find one that works for you.

Move all non-essential app use to your computer. You don’t have to delete your social media accounts, but you really should delete the app from your phone. Creating a rule that you will only use these apps on your computer makes your use much more intentional. In the long run, you will actually get more value from them

This had a noticeable impact on my focus and attention within a few days. Give it a try - hope these help!

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