Shivastorm_88
Senior Don Juan
- Joined
- Jul 10, 2007
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Here's the deal: The "Once a day challenge" is meant to force myself to break my barriers and exit my comfort zone. I've noticed that one of my main issues is that I lack motivation to do anything. I have all these ideas of grandeur, but in the end, I'm not that motivated. Sure, I'll do some all-day activities, sure I'll do some sports, I'll try new things, etc., but I often feel like I lack a lot of motivation for many things. For example:
When I'm at home, I lack motivation to be productive and do productive things, such as study, read, draw, write... Instead, all I do is play video games.
When I'm outside, I lack motivation to approach, instead I create excuses as to why I didn't this one time and how next time will be the right one.
When I want to do a long-term project (learn an instrument for example) I also often lack motivation and give up very quickly.
Regarding my social circle, I also lack a certain motivation. Yes I often see my friends, but it's always the same ones. I hardly ever see my friends from work because I don't feel like organizing anything with them.
So I decided to create this challenge to try and change my habits a bit. Already I've improved so much compared to 2-3 years ago (I used to be a pure couch potato, now at work I'm known as the guy with a thousand different and exciting hobbies), but I still feel like I procrastinate way too much. The challenge consists of making a list of everything I want to do but always lack motivation to do, whether at home, a long-term project, approaches to do in the street, a full-day activity, etc.
So here is where you guys come in play. If you're interested, everyone make your own personal list, like I just did. I split it in two sections, what I want to avoid to do, and what I can do instead. The latter is re-split into different sections. Then, we can always take ideas from each other's list. If not, feel free to make suggestions that I can add to my own list. The goal is to always force myself to do at least one thing from the list each day, until it becomes second nature to me. Finally, if you decide to join in, feel free to post your progress!
What I want to avoid
Fairly simple here, only one aspect: Video games
What I can do instead
At home
To escape home
Full-day activity
Outside home
Social life
Long-term project
When I'm at home, I lack motivation to be productive and do productive things, such as study, read, draw, write... Instead, all I do is play video games.
When I'm outside, I lack motivation to approach, instead I create excuses as to why I didn't this one time and how next time will be the right one.
When I want to do a long-term project (learn an instrument for example) I also often lack motivation and give up very quickly.
Regarding my social circle, I also lack a certain motivation. Yes I often see my friends, but it's always the same ones. I hardly ever see my friends from work because I don't feel like organizing anything with them.
So I decided to create this challenge to try and change my habits a bit. Already I've improved so much compared to 2-3 years ago (I used to be a pure couch potato, now at work I'm known as the guy with a thousand different and exciting hobbies), but I still feel like I procrastinate way too much. The challenge consists of making a list of everything I want to do but always lack motivation to do, whether at home, a long-term project, approaches to do in the street, a full-day activity, etc.
So here is where you guys come in play. If you're interested, everyone make your own personal list, like I just did. I split it in two sections, what I want to avoid to do, and what I can do instead. The latter is re-split into different sections. Then, we can always take ideas from each other's list. If not, feel free to make suggestions that I can add to my own list. The goal is to always force myself to do at least one thing from the list each day, until it becomes second nature to me. Finally, if you decide to join in, feel free to post your progress!
What I want to avoid
Fairly simple here, only one aspect: Video games
What I can do instead
At home
- Draw
- Paint
- Work on my novel
- Read
- Staff spinning
- Study
- Play chess
- Play an instrument (related to long-term project)
To escape home
- Go for a walk
- Go for a bike ride/roller-blade ride
- Go to a public area (e.g.: Library, coffee shop)
Full-day activity
- Go for a hike
- Snowboard
- Kayak
Outside home
- Cold approach
- Yoga
- Climb
Social life
- Organize one-on-one hang-outs with various friends
- Organizer small social gatherings with many friends
Long-term project
- Learn to play the violin
