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Finishing things... bane of my existence, perpetual weight of guilt, incredibly incredibly boring at times. But unfortunately, finishing things is the essence of life, one of the few ways we can quantify our forward movement. Sometimes you have to brute force the end of a project. Painful, but ultimately satisfying and, in some ways, necessary. Yowch!
Jun 11, 2025
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You’re almost there. Resist rushing through it. Take your time. Take a break. Keep going. Do it well. Reward yourself. Get that completion dopamine, then enjoy a sweet treat for your efforts (or whatever feels nice to you). Soon you’ll have a body of work. It feels good to see it accumulate.
Dec 18, 2024
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recently i finished a creative project by setting a deadline for myself and then NOT continuing to work on the project any more after the deadline. i felt an amazing sense of clarity after, like i could do anything i wanted with my time, because i was finally rid of that nagging feeling that i should be working on something. hell of a drug!
Oct 25, 2024
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im getting back into liking school and work again, and growing my attention span. i like the feeling of finishing something ive been putting off, but finishing something early is so much fun. side note i am finishing up an assignment ive been meaning to finish and is due in 30 mins, but small steps y'know.
p.s. if you know any tips i'd love to hear about them
Jan 23, 2025
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Only started when I got a regular 9-5 and could adjust my schedule to wake up a little earlier. Not great at it, but I try when I can. Notice what you can't usually when you're a nightowl. Right now, birds are singing, maintenance guys are driving up to houses, the breeze is cool for the season, and a big ass bumblebee just checked me out a little.
Jun 5, 2025
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Feels like less of a commitment than 30 minutes, feels more substantial than 15. "Write every day!!!!" is advice I've seen in every comedy book, self-help video, whatever, but didn't really internalize until a few months ago. No big ritual attached, no pressure no strings, just put on a timer and write on your phone, laptop, notebook, napkin, whatever you can find. It's a good way to gather your thoughts, slow down for a bit, and look around your own little mind palace for a moment. I like to do it the first chance I get at work. I put it on my Outlook calendar as BUSY: PLANNING DAY (I'm never ever planning my day)(Well, maybe only sometimes!) Plus, you get to look back and recognize the, y'know, patterns?
Jun 4, 2025
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My mom played this song a lot while I had a little desk in her office/bedroom during middle school. It always takes me back to reading Homestuck fanfiction and scrolling through Tumblr, trying to find my place on the internet for the first time. Similarly when flower crowns and thigh gaps were a thing!
Jun 5, 2025