Sometimes, if not a lot of the time i feel very overloaded with work and goals i would like to keep up with. Exams are looming in the air and yet i am still playing Clash Royale and complaining that i feel overloaded. Sure, you are allowed to relax and do what you like but come on! I set a schedule for myself every single day yet every now and again i won’t look at it. You are probably thinking, “T why don’t you just get on with the work?”. Illustrated in the book “The Flinch” and “The Procrastination Equation” among many others, the hardest part is starting the task. Once you get over this hurdle it will be much easier to complete the task. Still, this feeling of weight on your shoulders (metaphorically speaking) is hard.
But, look into the life of one of my close friends who we will call “Matt”. Now what he likes to do is play games and watch Netflix and all the fun stuff you would like to do if you had the time. But here is the crazy part, he is still on top of all his work, doesn’t feel overloaded and makes time for his job and friends. From what i can tell, he is extremely happy.
Now what i am not saying is to completely follow Matt’s method of life, i don’t want to be responsible for you falling behind. But what i can say is that we can all take an aspect from Matt’s method. Not everything is as serious as it might be perceived to be, you can make time for everything you would like to do in your life – that includes leisure time.
This is my advice, take a step back from your work, see what is the most important and crack on with it. Start a Pomodoro session if need be. Finally, remember to reward yourself, watch a movie or spend time with family and friends. Be a bit more like Matt and remember to live your life.
(PS, FOR “MATT” – THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION AND PERMISSION TO TALK ABOUT YOU, YOU ARE A GREAT FRIEND)
From My View 