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this morning I was hit with some pretty bad news. I was in quite the unmotivated state afterwards and I dug deep into it by listening to one sad song on repeat until the self-pity fully marinated. when I was ready (hours later) I changed the music to hardcore disco, wrote affirmations on my wall, and got to work! cleared everything off my to-do list, scheduled dinner with the family, and now I am off to do my night time routine because how the day begins is not how it has to end! And should the same problem persist, it’s a bridge I’ll cross when I get there.
May 9, 2024
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here are some things you can do that might help
-clean ur space
-journal (brain dump)
-meditate
-move ur body
-take an everything hot shower
-change into comfy clothes
-eat a warm, comforting, nutritious meal
when i notice i'm in a rut i like to do these things to feel better and then slowly start getting into my routine again
Jan 12, 2025
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i usually start with ordering delivery food. that way i don't need to cook and i also need to get out of bed to take it from the courier.
in the waiting time i take a quick shower, brush my teeth and thinking about what tasks and deadlines i have at the moment and which of them are more important.
then i have breakfast and put something on the background to watch, usually it is "The Big Bang Theory" or "Brooklyn 99". I've watched them a million times so i won't be deeply interested but i also have something that kills the silence and don't make me go back into my head. I also take my meds and mark this in my tracker
Then i open my work tools, starting with Notion and Figma. I'm planning the day, all tasks that have to be done on laptop and another that require to go outside. If i can't make myself do any work, i turn on Britney Spears — Work Bitch. It usually helps but if i still can't do work, I'm doing anything else. I'm finding references for projects, planning the rest of the week, sending CV to different positions, all that kind of stuff. Or if i have time, i put on some nice clothes and go to work outside at the cafe or library.
In the evening i have supper, clean up the mess i little bit and go to bed.
The trick is to do everything like a robot, just get into routine with the empty head. It always helps me to get things done
Aug 24, 2024
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my roommate and I were making a list earlier of movies we wanted to watch, which made me think of how many books and video games and albums I have on my lists that I just haven’t gotten around to. (let alone my hobbies like learning guitar or studying languages or doing creative stuff!!!) which also made me realize.. if I put off things that I WANT to do, what have I been doing with my time then??? Scrolling social media??? I’ve lost so much time endlessly scrolling my phone, and I think it’s time I get around to all of those pieces of art and hobbies and experiences I’ve been putting off. And, on that note… I should go to sleep so I can enjoy tomorrow instead of feeling tired and unmotivated. Goodnight PI, I hope you all listen to some good music tomorrow. Xoxo Isaac
Apr 12, 2025
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- eat food that u like (bonus points if u cook a recipe, I find it very therapeutic)
- dont procrastinate on cleaning - do it at the start of ur day and end of ur day (also therapeutic)
- move ur body!! dance, walk, run, stretch!!!!!!!! it’ll help regulate ur parasympathetic nervous system
- cold showers stimulate neural pathway development :)
- be careful with what songs u listen to, make sure the lyrics aren’t..erm condescending bc I believe words u tell urself/listen to are very powerful.
- pursue long-form media & hobbies to refocus ur attention span perhaps into a book, a feel-good movie/tv show OR paint, journal, sew clothes, make a bracelet.
- explore ur city! pottery classes, farmers markets, botanical gardens, thrift stores, new park, new food spots
- always indulge in ur appearance even if u aren’t going anywhere. Wear clean clothes, brush ur hair, be hygienic, indulge in skincare. :)
May 8, 2024
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this afternoon I mentally prepped myself to go on a run. before I left the house I impulsively ate a garden gummy. its 21c, I coughed a lot, splashed cold water on my face, walked more than I ran, got honked by a car, and the veggies did not kick until I got home. now im sleepy, eating my weight in food, and trying to pick up my energy so I can do at least 3 productive practices today. and if not... try to honour rest :-) but I rly do need to work
May 7, 2024
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