Dec 28 2008
Finding Focus
I have the house to myself for a change…and instead of actually getting work done on my essays or proposal or applications, I have been basically staring into space most of the afternoon.
I think I need a kick - something along the lines of an email from my prof saying “you need to have your essay in by such and such a time on such a such a date”.
I work better under pressure, I guess… what he actually said, when I had my car accident and wrecked my wrists, was “take as long as you need”
It is hard to get focused! Or maybe it is that I have talked myself into a corner… I should go do some of the other little jobs (that DO have fast approaching deadlines) and then come back to it.
I used to have everything done weeks before it was due… not sure why that has changed lately :( It is not a change for the better!
How do you deal with a lack of focus/motivation/interest in getting certain jobs done?
Do you need deadlines & due dates, or are you self motivated?
For me I tend to focus on the things I enjoy like writing. It’s the household chores I neglect. I do however work much better under pressure. Otherwise I tend to be a bit lazy
I don’t do housework if I can help it … very rarely anyway
these days not at all, at least not until I get the cast off
No focus here. I need deadlines that have consequences if I don’t finish…
I also do best under pressure; I can do OK, otherwise, but I often must set my own deadlines in order to get things done. I tend to have a total of two speeds: full speed and stop. Not much in between.