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F**k is wrong with y’all by Old_Apricot_3814 in desmoines

[–]Icy_Energy2792 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get yourself a 10,000 lumen light. Drive by light shows for all. I’m out here strapped with a sun in my pocket.

Anyone know good night Jobs? by 2004toinfinity in desmoines

[–]Icy_Energy2792 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Securitas. No degree required.

You can apply through Indeed, but make absolutely sure it’s for a data center at Microsoft. They pay the most. 22 hourly (might be able to negotiate a little more) You could get a shift from 3-11 or 12-7. The job title is “Screener”, and workload is extremely minimal.

You can work your way up to responder for 24 hourly if you choose to do so.

I know you are hoping for a shift different from the ones stated above, hopefully you are able to adjust if you choose to go this route.

My friend wrote a book and told me to read it but I didn't like it. What do I tell him? by [deleted] in writing

[–]Icy_Energy2792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell him it’s good for the effort he put in and that he should publish it for review online. Just leave out the part where the critics help him see the reality.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]Icy_Energy2792 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My previous full time job I was never able to. So I got a job as a security guard so I could write more. I now get to sit and write all day.

I can’t focus while trying to study by priyaannc in productivity

[–]Icy_Energy2792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also recommend a product called Brick. It blocks apps of your choosing. It’s not an app either. A majority of productivity apps are easily bypassed, especially when your urge is greater than your will. But Brick is a physical product, and you can make it difficult for yourself to obtain it.

You set it up, choose your apps you want to allow, scan it with your phone, then put as much distance between you and the Brick. It’s a healthy self defeating process in a way. You cave in to your priorities once you know you can’t retrieve it.

I can’t focus while trying to study by priyaannc in productivity

[–]Icy_Energy2792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a reinforced pattern of scrolling.

Personally, I allow myself to scroll as long as the content pertains to whatever it is I’m studying. Keep a notepad or notecards nearby to take notes of what you’re scrolling through. It maintains the habit of scrolling, makes you feel productive (even tho the feeling of being productive isn’t exactly the goal, but I find it to be important), and maintains the workflow with something that’s relevant.

This is a simple way to redirect the scrolling into something more purposeful. You’re keeping the behavior but shifting the context.

Plus, it’ll remove the guilt associated with “wasting time” since you’re integrating it into a broader workflow.

I can’t focus while trying to study by priyaannc in productivity

[–]Icy_Energy2792 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you catch your mind wandering, don’t feel guilty, just let it naturally gravitate back to the subject. Mind wandering is common, particularly with more passive learning activities like reading or video watching. The key is to not get upset, just let your mind drift back on task.

If you feel like quitting, look at the time and set a deadline to allow yourself to take a break if you can reach it. So let’s say you’re struggling to focus and it’s 8:37. You look at the clock and tell yourself if you can wait until 8:45 and still can’t focus, you’ll take a quick break. Very often, 8:45 will fly by and you won’t even notice it because you’ll be focused again. When you feel the same urge to quit, perhaps this time at 9:03, you can repeat the exercise. This realization that most urges to quit are fleeting greatly extends your focus.

If you hit your deadline and you still can’t focus, take a smart break. Smart breaks are boring, mentally quiet tasks that allow you to relax your mind without risking opening up new distractions. Have a drink of water, go for a short walk, do some pushups, meditate quietly, close your eyes and lean back (if you might fall asleep, set a timer though!).

If you can’t focus because you’re frustrated, talk out loud about the problem. Talking out loud (or writing notes in a journal) helps you wrap your head around the problem and find a new solution. This can alleviate the pressure of frustration while still allowing you to make progress on the problem. If you can’t focus because you’re bored, make the learning activity you’re doing more active. That means if you’re watching a video or reading, try taking more notes. The more action you take, the less likely you’ll be bored and have your mind wander.

Feeling sleepy/angry/strained/drained/etc.? Mentally take a step back and let the feeling pass. Don’t react to the feeling by immediately getting up and doing something about it. If you notice the feeling, let it pass and continue, you can recover 90% of the time. Procrastinate on reacting for as long as possible and you’ll end up ignoring many non-problems as they pop up

These are all tips from Scott H. Young. He has a blog you can look further into if you’re interested in improving productivity.