First of all, a very Happy New Year to all of you.
Now, if you remember, I already set a goal for this year. The target is to hit 200 posts by year's end. Which sounds reasonable and doable. But it's actually hard when you add the key parameter to it. Me. Yes. I am the problem here.
I added a small clause to the goal, that i’d be writing on certain topics on certain days, you know just to keep things in line. And Today is Day 1, things have already got out of hand here. As per the scheduler, it's supposed to be the Imagination / creative Fridays, meaning storyteller mode.
I’m sitting in front of my laptop, waiting for a story to appear out of thin air. Meanwhile, my brain is nudging me to check Galaxy Defence because the weekend event has started. My wife is motivating me to clean the bathroom drain that chose to clog itself on New Year’s Day. My stockbroker sends an alert that an entire sector is bleeding red. I suddenly want to write about how the ending of Stranger Things was… meh.
And my body? It’s screaming for a rest day.
This is the problem, and it's been there for quite some time. My ability to stay focused has gone down. It's not just at this personal task but at work too. There is just too much to do, and by the time I am finished with just 20% of the task, my energy is 100% depleted. And I had been trying the hack to caffeinate myself for energy. Honestlyy for the past 2 weeks, my tea and coffee intakes have been more than water. Which is not a good thing. I am afraid those nasty stomach troubles may return if I continue.
So I summon all the Caffeine-Dependent Lifeforms on this Hive for my help. How are you guys able to handle the addiction? I think the question needs to be rephrased. How do you deal with the attention crisis? What do you do when 24 hours a day, 7days a week, 52weeks a year isn't enough? This may sound like an excuse but I am genuinely looking for answer. I got so many things in my to-do list that Blogging or the process of creating new story has taken a backseat.
And this is what's written on my desk. Not sure if I am getting motivated or pressured into stuff.
- Motivational Mondays
- Money Talks Tuesdays
- Game Night / Contest on Wednesdays
- Thoughtful Thursdays
- Imagination/ Creative Fridays
- Screen Review Saturday
- Lazy Sunday Post
I am still working on the Friday and Saturday Names. I think they can be spiced up a little more
Now, I know this is supposed to be a storytelling Night, but let's try it another Friday. I will take this as a Win
Apart from this, I am doing great.
TARGET - 1/200
Hi
I am really struggling with Caffeine addiction. Today I had 5 coffees and 2 teas. While the Tea tastes great. I am afraid of side effects of these hot beverages, especially the one regarding stomach burning. The problem is If i am not getting the Tea /Coffee on time, I develop a slight but annoying headache. Need Help.