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Being lazy, I can definitely relate. It both benefits you and doesn't. When assigned a task, you'll find a lazy way to finish the job, but doing simple things like walking to the fridge, that's way too much work. On those rare days where you actually are productive, you love the feeling of getting your work done and having the rest of the day to relax, but try as you might, it's hard to stop being lazy. So the question is, how do you stop being lazy? I have compiled a list to limit your unproductiveness. These have helped me in the past, and hopefully they will be a favour to you. 1) Get A Coach Very off topic, but while I was rereading this I though 'coach' was 'couch'. The title would do the opposite of what message the article is trying to convey. What I mean in getting a coach is to get a friend or family to encourage you to be less lazy. For example, my younger sister is a devil sent from Satan (as much as I love her). I asked her to do what she can to get me off my butt. To summarize, this really inspired me to get out more, although mostly in fear. Haha...I'm not kidding. 2) Smart Schedule Following a schedule is a lot harder than it sounds. If you're lazy, which is probably why you're here, then it's safe to say that you're not going to follow the agenda after a couple of days. When I say write a schedule, I don't mean write how at 7am, you wake up and take a shower for exactly 10 minutes, or else the rest of your day is ruined. Make the timing more adjustable. For instance, on a weekend, I wake up between 8-11am. I give myself a wider range because depending on what I did the night before, I need to determine wether I need more sleep or not. I already know that afterwards I follow my morning routine, so I exclude that from my list. Instead, I write the next thing I have to do during the day; in this case, my chores. Let's say I start at 2pm, but I obviously don't know the time I'll be done by. I either write 3pm, so if I finish early I give myself free time before that time hits, or I write chores, shower, and exercise. That's so when I finish my chores, I go shower and do the rest on my schedule. 3) Get Inspired This may just be me, but whenever I watch a video, or read something online about someone else doing something amazing, I feel inspired and want to get up from seat to be productive. Know what you get influenced by and make a list of those things. When you're feeling like a complete couch potato, view the contents of the list and hopefully that does something! 4) Do Simple Tasks Right As You See Them Getting in the habit of doing simple tasks right as you see them assists you in everyday life by reducing how much you procrastinate. Having something small on your to-do list makes it seem like you have a crowded schedule, but ridding of those tasks makes you feel less cramped. For example, throwing out the trash takes less than five minutes. Doing that first allows you to believe that you have more time for the rest of the day. 5) Reward Yourself At any moment you do something distinctively productive in your life, write it down and treat it as the money you earn to spend, each time being one dollar. This means whatever money you have stored up, you can use it if what you've done is within the money you have. To make it easier to understand, let's say you have twenty dollars. You finished your homework on time, and done all the chores, earning you two dollars. Now you can only spend two dollars of the twenty dollars you have.
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This blog is guest posted by MimpixBlog. You can read more here: mimpixblog.weebly.com/blog Everyday life can become bland to anyone. Experiencing the world and trying new things is a goal we all want to achieve, but where does one start? Not all of us are fortunate enough to be born into wealthy homes. Even while googling ideas online, you'll find that suggestions become fairly repetitive. 'Oh, try bungee-jumping and travelling to Hawaii, afterwards go to Tokyo and take a picture with a monkey riding a tricycle!' - pfft, if only I had the time and money! So the question is, what are some things I can try that do not require a great amount of money, and I have not done/thought of before? To make it easier for you lovely readers, I've compiled a quick list on 'Ten Things You Should Try, And Maybe Get Into'. 1. Creating Online Graphics Digital art includes drawings, the use of photoshop, logos, and so on. This can help you with your branding if you have your own 'organization' (for the lack of a better word). Blogging, youtube, having an instagram account, those are all examples that you can benefit from branding. This can be very handy as a lot of people are looking for graphic designers. Learning the skill can help you earn some extra cash, from other people that cannot create their own branding. If you want to mostly draw, use Paint Tool SAI, which is helpful when having a mouse. FireAlpaca is better (in my opinion), if you have a drawing tablet, which costs around $100 for non-professional use. Photoshop is good for logos, headers, and thumbnails. There are various ways on getting it free, but if you can't, Gimp is a good alternative. These are base programs you can begin using that are not too hard to learn. If you find yourself struggling, there are plenty of tutorials online. 2. Dazzle Your Friends By Cooking Cuisines From Around the World There are multiple recipes you know and eat in your household. Depending on where you are from, the style of foods will obviously be different. We've also inherited a few dishes from other countries into our diet. For example, spaghetti which was originated in Italy, has become popular in many countries. From sushi to poutine, and vermicelli to shawarmas, there are more foods you can try and learn to make on your own. This allows you to understand various cultures a little more, and it's cool to show off to your friends on your expanded knowledge on cuisines around the world. 3. Knitting And Sewing Is NOT Just For The Elderly I will remind you at the start, knitting and sewing requires a lot of patience to do. This is for the artsy people. The two skill sets can become very handy in the time of need, and you can create many crafts with the use of yarn and string. There are plenty of tutorials online that will help you get started! To aid you in the brainstorming process of what you should make, I will list a few things you can attempt at.
4. Animation Like watching cartoons? Disney movies? Anything that relates with, well, animation? This is something you should definitely try, even if you decide that this will not be a long-term thing. This educates you on the work animators put in and you can see if this may be something you would enjoy doing. There are two main types of animations to me, 2D and 3D. Choose one to start, as both have their own difficulties and challenges. Most programs may cost a bit of money, but for 3D animations you can use 'Cinema 4D' (which is free). I don't have a recommendation for a 2D animation program, but surely you can find something through google. 5. Start Your Own Business Starting your own business sounds hard, and it is when you're trying to get yourself out there. That goes for many certain things, such as blogging and being an artist. To begin, you need to find the purpose of your 'company', and recognize how you will provide the following:
6. Coding This is especially helpful for people who want to start a website completely from scratch, without a host. Learning how to code is difficult and not something you can be knowledgable about overnight. To begin, search, 'coding tutorial' on Youtube or Google, and continue from there. 7. Know More About Plants You know how cool it would be, if you could go out and identify almost all the plants around you. I really don't know much about plants and flora, other than that I want to begin teaching myself this too. Learn about the use of each plant, and the history of how it was found with its meaning. This is something not many people do, so try this out! 8. Find The Right Diet For You Trying different diets can be beneficial when you find something that coordinates with your lifestyle. Not just by going vegan, but there are others out there that you can attempt. Make sure you know your boundaries so you don't starve or put yourself at risk! Begin by having one type of diet each week or two, and learn the cost and health benefits of them all. Hopefully you'll be able to find something that fits you. 9. Write To Your Heart's Content While reading this blog, there's a high chance you also own a blog too. This clearly indicates that you love writing, and if not, you should try other ways to express yourself through the art of written work. Wether it's through the news, articles, or writing a story, here are a few websites you can begin.
10. Stream! This is a great way to improve your communication skills. How does streaming work? By talking to yourself and having people watch you...yep, sounds fun! Streaming has many possibilities and there are websites that support this. Before starting, you should decide on the genre you want to record yourself doing. Wether it is gaming, singing, or just talking about your life, keep with that field so you don't confuse your viewers. Make sure you have decent audio and video quality. A couple sites you can use is Twitch for gaming, and YouNow for more life related topics.
Hopefully you found this helpful, and you will try at least one of these out! Let me know how it goes in the comment section. Instagram~ @MimpixBlog Read More!~ mimpixblog.weebly.com/blog/5-inexpensive-things-you-should-try Kindness really goes a long way. What may seem so small to you, is a big thing for another. Although to some people it is a lot harder than it looks. You can't change yourself instantly with a snap of a finger, but that's the point. Developing as an individual is a slow process and takes a lot of trial and error. Here are five ways to improve your effect on your peers, and become more thoughtful/kind in the process. You may find that these simple tasks can start growing big friendships.
1) Acknowledge Other People Something as simple as smiling or giving someone a small greeting can go a long way, especially directed at people who are relatively quiet, or tend to be ignored. That doesn't mean they are shy or are more ant-social than others, even though that may be the case, but it makes the person feel included and have someone to rely on in their time of need. 2) Be Inclusive Notice what people around you do, and how they react to certain situations. If you're having a group conversation and another friend comes in, not knowing what is going on, filling them in with the details is beneficial to that individual. If a peer is acting out of character, find out what level of seriousness they are suffering at before deciding if you should leave them alone or not. Try to be there for the other person as much as possible; deep down it can be immensely helpful to that individual. 3) Fill Them In With The Details No one likes not knowing what everyone else does. Feeling left out is a factor that can develop into a serious mental illness, such as depression or anxiety. You don't necessarily have to be gossiping, but it's better to discuss the main points during your conversation, while with someone else. Giving them key information that may aid them in the future, can make you appear as more memorable. 4) It's The Little Things Ever had that moment when someone brings up something you had said in the past, and it feels awesome that they remembered a small detail of you? Listening attentively and knowing your peer's main interests is beneficial for both parties in a relationship. An example of this is on someone's birthday, you decide to incorporate something the person enjoys with their present. This makes the gift more meaningful. Giving them advice, helping them study, are also small things you can do to positively impact another's life. 5) Introduce Them To What You Like This does tie in with inclusiveness. Show your peers what you enjoy, as it makes them feel closer to you. For example, if you find a video that you find funny, showing that person and sharing your experiences grows the bond between the two of you. A large factor is in making the other person feel special. I hope that you will try at least one of these and they'll help you in the future. Find more tips on how to improve yourself on 'Lifestyle': mimpixblog.weebly.com/blog/category/lifestyle |
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