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Get my shit in order. I feel like a lot of the systems I had in place to keep me sane and getting shit done have sort of fallen into disrepair the last couple o
by marginalia_nu 4y ago
Get my shit in order. I feel like a lot of the systems I had in place to keep me sane and getting shit done have sort of fallen into disrepair the last couple of years. I feel tired and disorganized and spend too much time on my phone. Maybe it's a knock-on effect of the covid situation with lockdowns and isolation or I dunno. My health and fitness isn't as great as it was, I'm procrastinating too much and find myself doing things I know won't make me happy in stead of things I know will. Overall I'm just fed up with being tired all the time.
Maybe it's just time to re-read the roman stoics again. Epictetus never fails to be disappointed in me and my excuses.
- surprisetalk 4y agoIf you're interested, I'd love to chat about your systems and goals! Whenever I'm feeling a bit directionless, small conversations with strangers start my snowball rolling :) Throw something on my calendar: https://calendly.com/taylor-town/30min https://calendly.com/taylor-town/30min
- aniken 4y agoAlways good to dedicate time to getting your shit together, happy new year: https://www.theonion.com/clinton-calls-for-national-week-off-to-get-national-shi-1819564367 https://www.theonion.com/clinton-calls-for-national-week-off...
- fifticon 4y agoi recommend exercise. I'm over 50, and often after work I'll feel totally drained. after some kind of physical activity - and food - I have energy well into the evening. 20 years ago, I didnt have to do this, but at my current age, this fixes it.
- marginalia_nu 4y agoYeah, this is a big part of what's fallen apart. I used to be quite a gym rat.
- randomsearch 4y agoYourself or others may find _it is exactly what has fallen apart_. Exercise is magical, it gives you superpowers of focus and confidence that you can solve all problems. If everything is going wrong, it's the first place to check - are you exercising? If not, fix that. And maybe everything else goes away.
- b212 4y agoIm 34 and in the same boat. I try to hit the swimming pool 3 times a week at least, preferably during my “lunch hours” and it changes everything. Couldn’t go for the last 2 weeks and I feel like I’m 85. Not sure where it comes from.
- dvlsg 4y agoBeing able to work out over my lunch hour is easily one of the best parts of working from home for me. I suppose it was technically possible while working in an office, but such a hassle. Always resulted in losing some workout time around the edges, too.
- roflyear 4y agoMust be nice. WFH for us meant that you have calls scheduled from 10am to 2pm. I think for the new year I'm going to block off 12-1:30 every day and absolutely step away from my desk.
- gameman144 4y agoRecurring time blocks like this have been an absolute game-changer for me, I'd highly recommend it! An hour in the morning and an hour-and-a-half around lunch have made it so much easier to stay sane, and provide nice cover to decline meetings by pointing to a calendar conflict.
- bogomipz 4y agoThe exercise component is clear but could you elaborate on what you meant specifically about "food"? Do you mean a certain type of diet or only eating at certain times of the day or after working out?
- ceezee 4y agoBeing tired all the time is not normal. If you wake up tired or frequently feel fatigued you should consider seeing a sleep professional and getting screened for sleep apnea.
- sprkwd 4y agoI think you might be me.