Anybody changed from being messy to self disciplined when living alone ? Share your tips
I hit the rock bottom and again try to get my shit together to get up. This has been a constant cycle of battle since last 10 years. I started working out. I live alone in Seattle. Haven't completed my office work since last sprint so working in the weekend to complete it. I don't have self discipline. I have joined group workout. I do work out everyday since a Month. No difference in my energy level. Want to change my job but not able to complete my office tasks due to lack of discipline. Please provide your tips TC - 180k #burnout #depression #mentalhealth
I guess Seattle makes you depressed
In the same boat lol
how bad? like could you be on an episode of Hoarders?
Edit: after reading OPs post again, I realize I may have taken the term 'messy' too literally in my response..but I think this is still good advice. Here's a few things I've learned over the years: 1. Like everything in life, start with baby steps. For example, try making your bed every day. Small wins like this can help you feel accomplished and motivated to do more. 2. Most of the time things get left out because they don't have a place. Everything in your home should have a designated spot where it goes when it's not in use. If you find something that doesn't have a spot, find a spot for it and stick to it. 2. Once you have a spot for everything you should focus on remembering to put things back immediately after you're done using them. Repeat after me. Don't put it down, put it away. DO NOT PUT IT DOWN, PUT IT AWAY! 3. A lot of people tend to procrastinate little things like washing dishes, folding their laundry, sweeping the floor, etc. because it feels like it will take forever. But realistically these things rarely take more than 15 minutes. Prove this to yourself by trying to guess how long it will take, then look at the clock, and do the thing (with no distractions). You'll be surprised that it really didn't take long. Then you can remember this next time you are procrastinating that it's really only about 15 minutes of your life. 4. For smaller tasks, I'm talking things that take less than 5 minutes like folding a blanket after using it, or picking up a sock, or putting your plate away after you use it. Try to make a habit of doing those things immediately after you think of them, rather than telling yourself "I'll do this later". Those little things often add up to a massive overwhelming mess. They are much easier to manage as 2-5 minute tasks.
This is the only way. There are, unfortunately, no tricks to acquiring discipline besides forcing yourself to do the thing and then rewarding yourself until you feel an intrinsic reward.
These are some amazing suggestions. Along with these, OP get your Vitamin D levels checked. Pacific Northwest region is known for depression due to lack of sufficient Vitamin D and sun. So along with lifestyle changes, get yourself physically checked out and get a prescription too.
Try taking a day or two off to see if this helps. If not check out motivational videos and start believing yourself
Start taking vyvanse. Shit makes you productive and worked for me.
Do you have ADHD? It’s really hard for people with it to establish routines from what I understand.
A helpful rule: if it takes less than 2 mins to do, do it now (or put it away now). Don’t wait.
Join sport clubs to have friends, start dating, planting, renovating your home. You will be surprised how social pressure will help to keep you in shape. I was in the same boat for years until I started socializing and accepting myself.
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