I’ve been really busy for the last, I don’t know, seven or so years, and I’ve been trying to pin down why. I’ve identified a few different factors that lead to my constant scrambling, which, in no particular order, are…
- Wasting time on social media/texting/phone checking when I should be getting shit done
- Taking on too many projects
- Keeping my schedule intentionally full so I can harness the extra energy that comes from being productive
Number 1 is clearly terrible and I’m actively trying to eradicate any lingering control that social media and my phone have over my time, while Number 2 is a mixed blessing, since more projects = more opportunities. Number 3, though, can be pretty beneficial, since I feel better and more productive when I’m busy instead of bored. Continue reading