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What do you swear by? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by BromSwolligans@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Brand, thing, behavior, method, advice, mantra, etc.

I swear by Blackwing pencils.

Also, the 'two minute rule', which has really improved my life: "if it takes two minutes or less to do, just do it now; if it takes longer, schedule it." I've got untreated attention issues and it's very easy for me to notice something needing done, and overlook or procrastinate it because it seems inconvenient in the moment. Having a totally painless rule that forces me to acknowledge that thing I should pick up, that trash bag I should change, etc, or, to at least put on my calendar anything I mustn't forget in the long run has been great for me.

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[–] ScrivenerX@lemm.ee 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The journey is the destination.

I have a problem with rushing through things. This has helped me slow down and appreciate what I'm doing. I'm not doing something so I can enjoy it after it's done, I'm doing it to enjoy what I'm doing.

[–] scubbo@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Life Before Death, Radiant

[–] nirodhaavidya@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Strength Before Weakness

[–] BromSwolligans@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Any wisdom to share about how to be successful slowing down in this way? I'm a major rusher through. I even got a tattoo to remind me to slow down. But I often forget.

[–] ScrivenerX@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

It's not easy.

When I feel myself rushing I try to think about why I'm in a rush and what I'll actually gain. Like maybe rushing through a task will let me play a video game or something, but what does that do? Let's me relax? Why not relax now and try to enjoy what I'm doing, or at least avoid having to do it twice.

[–] ours@lemmy.film 1 points 1 year ago

You got a "Leeroy Jenkins" tattoo?