15 years ago |
15 years ago |
On a more general level, try to break your tasks into smaller chunks, and accept the idea that you are not good at estimation. Start doubling the time you think things will take. This might generate some negative reactions from others, but what's important is how people feel about you on completion rather than at inception. Consider setting up a time tracker on your computer as well.
finally, it takes time to adjust one's thinking patterns. You're not required to be on full throttle all the time, any more than it makes sense to drive everywhere at 60mph. Treat boredom like any other irritation. Cleaning the bathroom is a dirty task. _______ is a boring task. Accepting and ignoring the lack of immediately pleasant quality will cause your productivity to rise and get it done faster. Developing this skill is a task too. I found it helpful to have a catchphrase to say to myself when I am doing something exhausting or unpleasant. It can be as mundane as 'sooner or later this will be over,' or something aspirational like 'The more I do this the stronger I become.' Ask yourself what you'd say to encourage someone else and adopt that.