Kelvin Krita In the latest world, it is as though it were a race where each second of the day is to be used to its fullest. There is a steady stream of news about successful tech billionaires and viral productivity tips that can make our lives better if we work harder. I chose to dive into the deep end and planned out each and every waking hour to see whether I would finally learn to control my disorganized schedule. But things did not run so smoothly.
The Morning Alarm Mistake
Four in the morning was a wonderful beginning to beat the world. Rather, it primarily resulted in a highly sulky version of me being a blank-stare blanker.
Scheduling Every Single Minute
I attempted to calculate all the blocks of time (bathroom breaks and short walks). This rigidity was worse than being in a cage and being a high-functioning adult.
The Productivity App Trap
I have installed five apps to monitor my progress and keep order. However, at one point, it turned into a full-time position, which, in fact, did not allow me to accomplish any of my actual work.
Ignoring My Internal Clock
Usually, scientists indicate that humans possess special circadian rhythms according to which we are most awake. The pressure of having to work on my energy lulls left me drained to the point of exhaustion.
The Myth Of Multitasking
I expected to save time during the day by responding to emails during lunch. As it happens, divided attention may also decrease the quality of performance and increase the time needed to do simple tasks.
Social Media Guilt Trips
Browsing through edited feeds of those who appear to have a perfect life made me feel inferior. I also learned that a lot of the content of productivity we encounter on the internet is very polished.
Forgetting To Just Breathe
I had ceased to allow my mind to roam or rest in my efforts to keep myself busy. Studies indicate that boredom may even lead to creativity, which I so needed this hectic week of experimentation.
Coffee Is Not Food
I heavily depended on caffeine to energize me through the hourly blocks that I had made. Although it was a momentary boost, it was not a substitute for the real food and long-term energy my body needed.
The Burnout Was Real
Wednesday afternoon, my brain became like a computer with a multitude of tabs open. I was not merely fatigued; I was even beginning to feel bitter about the very ambitions that I had myself planned.
Decision Fatigue Set In
Deciding what to do in each hour of the day wore my willpower very fast. When all things are a priority, what appears to be the case on the ground is that nothing is important at all, and thus, complete mental gridlock.
Missing The Small Moments
I was concentrating on my checklist so that I did not notice that it was sunny and I could have had a quick talk with a neighbor. Life was going on as I stood around looking at my calendar.
Perfectionism Ruined My Flow
I would lose a whole day if I fell behind even by ten minutes. This black-and-white mentality could not allow one to keep going when a small setback occurred.
