tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post2953436432396646329..comments2024-03-15T02:29:34.542-04:00Comments on second lives club: Maryl and Caryl wonder: Why Can't We Get Anything Done?Carylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13974936052921657663noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-4105573785674032832012-04-30T12:48:48.163-04:002012-04-30T12:48:48.163-04:00Guilt works for me. That's why I exercise so ...Guilt works for me. That's why I exercise so much and it requires less brain power!Marylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884006931136087900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-32128102687116987142012-02-22T20:04:45.504-05:002012-02-22T20:04:45.504-05:00Sometimes the only thing I can do is to guilt myse...Sometimes the only thing I can do is to guilt myself into doing it. Because at the end of the day, if I acknowledge to myself whether or not I have failed to do something, it gets tired. Only I know if my excuses are real or imagined. So, sometimes I snack first (a no-no) and then act.Diane DPhttp://www.mojo40.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-71962922346491958652012-02-16T16:04:28.879-05:002012-02-16T16:04:28.879-05:00Chicanyage,
You are way ahead of me on the learni...Chicanyage,<br /><br />You are way ahead of me on the learning curve. I do find mornings are<br />the time I have the most energy and am most productive. For those<br />reasons, I like to write then. When do you do your writing (blogging)?<br /><br />Best,<br />Ccarylhttp://secondlivesclub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-12278396336243421872012-02-16T16:01:19.718-05:002012-02-16T16:01:19.718-05:00Jane,
I am familiar with ADHD in children and a...Jane,<br /><br /> I am familiar with ADHD in children and adults so I know how difficult it<br />can sometimes be for you. Do you find medication helps? Has the condition changed since you were a child? Or, have you just adapted better.<br /><br /> I like the timer technique(except when it comes to<br />writing). My problem is that I am a softie. I tend to got myself too much<br />slack. Remember I am the one who enjoys the reward before the work.<br />And, sometimes it even works.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by again.<br /><br />Best,<br />CCarylhttp://secondlivesclub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-81187393935094312622012-02-16T15:56:05.406-05:002012-02-16T15:56:05.406-05:00Hi K. Suys,
Your comment about the impossible tri...Hi K. Suys,<br /><br />Your comment about the impossible trick made me laugh. But I do think<br />dividing the essential and non-essential tasks into two physical lists<br />might help me. I find if I have a concrete plan, I have a better chance<br />of getting things done, returning to the place where I got distracted.<br />One of the problems of a second life, however, is that recurring voice in my head that says: "Life's too short. Enjoy it now." <br /><br />Best,<br />CCarylhttp://secondlivesclub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-6528556805655986922012-02-12T14:13:36.532-05:002012-02-12T14:13:36.532-05:00I have real, diagnosed-by-a-doctor ADHD so I'v...I have real, diagnosed-by-a-doctor ADHD so I've dealt with this all my life. It is never-ending, especially when one tries to follow the tips the experts prescribe. I have a variety of made-for-me techniques that I'm developing and refining as I go. For one, I allow myself twice the time I "should" need to complete a task, because I know I'll get distracted. My latest trick is that I set my timer for 20 minutes and each task is allotted that time and no more. When the buzzer rings, I move on to the next one. That seems to be helping with the distraction from boredom and/or frustration element.Jane Gassnerhttp://midlifebloggers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-21155536699094017072012-02-12T10:46:36.013-05:002012-02-12T10:46:36.013-05:00Here's my technique: Separate essentials from ...Here's my technique: Separate essentials from non-essentials, write these into a concise list, and follow it slavishly regardless of who gets ignored (unless it's a client). So, what I've done this morning is: quickly reviewed email aiming to handle correspondence prior to starting work, found an intriguing blog post, watched an entertaining video, and written a quick note regarding my technique for how not to do exactly what I'm doing now, enjoying non-essential activity. My 'technique' makes me think of that old carnival magician's line, "This trick is impossible, folks. That's why it doesn't work every time." K. SuysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-11086070526525357082012-02-12T04:57:45.410-05:002012-02-12T04:57:45.410-05:00It is years since I have worked in an office envir...It is years since I have worked in an office environment so I have learnt to be fairly disciplined. Getting things done early really works for me if I don't the day can be very chaotic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902418849121978821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702095085461337608.post-89164501131693578942012-02-11T19:52:37.574-05:002012-02-11T19:52:37.574-05:00Oh Carrie. You so would forget everything. This is...Oh Carrie. You so would forget everything. This is a great blog post. I love it! You guys are both so funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com