Time Management + Procrastination
HOW DO YOU STAY FOCUSED?
I am an EXPERT at getting distracted. For me, staying focused takes some effort. I need caffeine, and not in small amounts. For me to truly be focused and get things done, I have to drink 2-3 large cups of coffee. Without that, I am left feeling drained with a headache and no desire to get off the couch. But, I also stay focused under pressure, and in a mess. When I know a deadline is approaching, I work my *donkey* off to get it done- which is so much more thrilling and effective than being organized. Pshh.
HOW DO YOU WASTE TIME?
I get on TikTok, or I decide that the show I’m watching on Netflix or Hulu is MUCH more important than my homework. I sometimes even think about things like what my next hair color would be, or an outfit I am envisioning for a photoshoot, or even a song I want to cover and how I could make visuals for it. I also get curious about trivial things, like why there is no understanding of why humans have hiccups.
WHAT DISTRACTS YOU?
Really, just my thoughts. I’m scatterbrained, so my mind doesn’t follow one straight path. There are bridges, forks in the road, and even cliffs. I sometimes have to bounce between numerous ideas (often completely unrelated to what I’m doing) just to create a solution for the problem at hand. I’m literally all over the place. My mind is constantly wandering from what I’m supposed to be doing, especially when I know I have more than one thing to be working on. It’s like changing the subject from a topic you want to avoid.
If you’re curious, this article makes perfect sense of what I mean. https://www.elitedaily.com/life/scatterbrained-more-intelligent/1238986
My whiteboard that is STILL on january.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL WORK ENVIRONMENT?
I like to be alone, and in quiet, but with my own music playing. If I’m in a group of people that are talking, I never get anything done. I enjoy working at home, in a small desk space in my closet with my music and color-changing light. It’s secluded, and facing a wall, so there’s not much to get distracted by and it really helps me get into my working headspace.
WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE TO OFFER FOR TIME MANAGEMENT AND COPING WITH PROCRASTINATION?
Plan ahead. Make a schedule. Those are the biggest things, but I’m not good at keeping up with them. If you can figure out a way to make a schedule of what needs to get done chronologically with deadlines, then you’ll be straight.
My lovely boyfriend that I can’t help but get distracted by.