So I'm glad that I've been crossing off the tasks in my list lately. Doing the Pomodoro Technique really helps get in a lot of productivity points. The thing with that though is you need to be strict with yourself during ON and OFF times. If it's time to work for 25mins., you really have to work at full focus for 25mins. If you need to rest for 5mins., make sure you rest your eyes from an electronic screen, stand up, get moving, try doing some stretches or mini-exercises to increase your heart rate. It greatly helps with the concentration. Try fighting off the urge to look at your phone or email, unless of course it's your adviser contacting you. I find it also helpful that the time zone I'm in only allows for a small chatting window time between Mico and I. Not that I like it, but it helps me concentrate and get things done over extended periods.
Also, I found a neat way of categorizing my tasks: 1) research; 2) coursework; and 3) personal. Research is what I do that is connected with publishing papers. Coursework, of course, includes the assignments and studying I need to do for my subjects. Personal includes all the never-ending chores and tasks I need to do to live a balanced and organized life. I'm interested in knowing which one actually takes the bulk of my time... Hmmm... Perhaps I'll find a way how to make this electronic so I can set up a pie chart. I need to log my hours... And doing Pomodoro can actually help me count my hours! Okay great, this is what I'll do.
And of course I can't sign off this blog entry without mentioning BTS, especially Min Yoongi! I swear, BTS will be my ticket to hell, hahaha! Min Yoongi makes me think of doing crazy things. Of course those 'crazy things' will just forever remain in my brain, never to be blurted out or executed. Unless Min Yoongi asks me to, hahaha! See?? See??? No wonder women say, "I would sue you, Min Yoongi!" Anyway, I need to lessen my phone time scrolling through reels with BTS in it. I often get sucked into that rabbit hole that is BTS reels, ugh.
So yeah, I just need to focus and keep a steady stream of willpower while doing my tasks. Think of the habit loop.
