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I have been struggling with procrastination for quite some time now. Recently, I decided to take matters into my own hands and work on overcoming it. Through my efforts, I discovered several techniques that have been particularly helpful. I’m sharing them here in the hope that they might assist others as well 1. The 5-Minute Rule: a. Set a Timer: Choose a task you’ve been avoiding and set a timer for just five minutes. b. Start Working: Commit to working on the task for those five minutes. This makes the task feel less overwhelming. c. Decide: When the timer goes off, you can choose to keep going or stop. Often, starting is the hardest part, and once you begin, it’s easier to continue. 2. Done List: a. Shift in Focus: Instead of seeing a long list of tasks you haven’t completed, you get to see all the things you have achieved. This can boost your morale and motivation. b. Celebrate Small Wins: By writing down even the smallest accomplishments, you acknowledge your progress and build momentum towards larger goals. c. Daily Reflection: At the end of each day, take a few minutes to jot down what you’ve done. This helps you recognize your efforts and can provide a sense of closure for the day. d. Balanced Perspective: A Done List offers a more balanced view of your productivity, helping you feel more positive about your work. 3. Mindset Shift: a. Just Start: Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. Once you take that first step, you often find that the task isn’t as difficult or daunting as you imagined. This approach aligns well with the 5-Minute Rule. By committing to just a few minutes, you can overcome the initial resistance and build momentum. 4. Self-Handicapping: a. Avoiding Judgment: You might put off tasks that will be judged or graded because you’re afraid of not doing well. b. Creating Excuses: By delaying, you create reasons for why you might not succeed, like not having enough time. c. Protecting Self-Esteem: If you do well despite procrastinating, it feels even better because you overcame the odds. d. Recognize and Address: Understanding this can help you see why you procrastinate and find better ways to manage it. These strategies can help you build better habits and reduce procrastination over time. Have you tried implementing any of these yet, or are you planning to start soon?
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I’m not trying to romanticize burnout or act like overworking is the goal - no one’s asking for 80-hour weeks or to be glued to a desk. It’s just about showing up and really putting in the work during the hours you're actually there. Get through the day, put in the grind for the 8-9 hours, instead of always finding little workarounds or boundaries like work’s this huge burden. With some folks, especially Gen-Z? It’s like they’re expecting applause just for clocking in. Honestly, the entitlement sometimes is hard to understand. Wanting work-life balance? Totally fair, makes sense. But there’s still a basic commitment that comes with a job. Every time there’s a project with a bit of grit, it feels like there’s this immediate instinct to push back, sidestep the tough parts, and look for the smoothest route. Nobody’s above rolling up their sleeves, you know? But some of these guys, they treat working hard like it’s an outdated concept, like giving full effort is optional. And for those with the big names on their degrees? Sometimes it feels like they think that alone should mean they’re past the heavy lifting. They want the titles and perks, but without really showing the effort. On the other hand, working with folks who didn’t have all those privileges? Whole different story. They’re here ready to prove something, fully leaning into whatever task’s in front of them. They don’t get caught up in endless boundary-setting or second-guessing feedback - they’re putting in the work, seeing it as a chance, not a chore. And they don’t expect shortcuts; they’re in for the real effort. It’s not about glorifying long hours - it’s about being fully present for the hours you’re on the clock. Seeing some of this avoidance around commitment, it’s like somewhere along the line, the understanding got lost that success is built in the small, daily grind - the stuff that doesn’t come with instant validation.
A female student in Iran was arrested after stripping to her underwear in protest at Tehran's Islamic Azad University. The incident occurred after she reportedly had a confrontation with Basij paramilitary forces who allegedly harassed her about not wearing a headscarf and tore at her clothes. Videos on social media showed her removing her clothes and later being forced into a car by plainclothes men. Amnesty International has called for her immediate release and an investigation into abuse allegations. Iran's Fars news agency confirmed the incident but claimed security guards had acted calmly.
“Optimizing for ceiling rather than local maxima is exactly what it means when the cost of staying still is more than the cost of moving. Trading current momentum for higher-order potential - it's stochastic gradient ascent for your career Here’s what ChatGPT wrote to me and it might be the most insane thing ever.
Dear all, I have joined the TCS 3 and half years ago, i come from product based organisations with 13.5 years of experience. Here the culture is poor, no growth and flattery required of the boss. and on paper my salary is 50+ LPA, but i am getting only 28 LPA in hand. I am trying to switch the job but no one is considering my profile now because of (Gulami Ke Teen Mahine) “The Notice Period”. Please suggest, what to do?
Went through a lot this year. Come Diwali, I am planning to take things up a notch. It is about time to go ballistic and become the greatest person in your fucking bloodline to make your ancestors' sacrifices worth it.