How to be Productive during Quarantine:
1. Go to bed latest 11:30 PM, and get 8-9 hours of sleep:
If you do not go to bed at a reasonable time, no matter how many hours you sleep you will feel groggy the next day. Go to bed at a reasonable time and try to aim for getting 8-9 hours of sleep so you can have more energy and be more focused for the next day.
2. Wake up early:
Try to wake up in the hours between 5-8 AM. You will get more done if you wake up earlier, and you will have more time during the day to complete tasks. Plus nothing beats the satisfaction of waking up early and being productive while everyone else is asleep!
3. Drink coffee/tea in the morning for a boost of energy:
Drink your coffee and try to ease up on the sugar, but If you want something light and not too heavy on the stomach, go for some caffeinated tea. Drinking coffee or tea (caffeinated), will give you some extra energy and will help you remain focused longer. side note– do not drink caffeine if your body does not react well to it.
4. Create your new workspace:
Create your own personal little office. Create a place that is only designated for work so as soon as you get there, you know its time to focus. Try to go for a location that has lighting, is quiet, and has minimal distractions. Also try to decorate it with motivational quotes or pictures that inspire you, make it your space!
5. Set a timer:
With any task you are trying to complete, set a timer to help you remain on track and to not spend too much time doing one thing.
6. Put your phone away and limit your time on social media:
This is very important. Put your phone far away from you or on airplane mode while you are working or completing assignments.Try to turn notifications off on your phone or activate your screen time to limit your time on certain apps. Use social media or getting on your phone as a reward. (EX: I worked on my paper for 2 hours, now I can get a 15 minute social media break- set a timer)
7. Make your schedule and block off working time:
Make a to-do list the day before for work or assignments you have to complete. Writing the stuff you have to complete down is stress-relieving. Also block off your working time. (EX: from 1-4 PM I am going to be focused on completing my school assignments) side note– remember to take things one step at a time, if the task is going to take a while, break it down and try to work on it at least 2 hours a day everyday.
8. Do the hard things first:
Complete the dreaded tasks first! You will get it out of the way and will not have to think about it for the rest of the day because you already finished it.
9. Take breaks:
You are only human. Taking breaks is necessary, it gives you time to refresh and gain some energy back. Staring at a screen all day can be very draining so try to take breaks every 2 hrs, but be ready to get back to work when your break is over. (minimum break: 10 min. maximum break: 50 min., base it off of how long you’ve stayed focused)
Take everything one step at a time, do not stress yourself out, and remember to take care of your mental and physical health.
“Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and forgiving heart. Be the one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.”
— Marvin J.Ashton (via purplebuddhaquotes)
anyone else been havin WEIRD dreams in quarantine
orchid ⇢ what’s a song you consider to be perfect?
cactus ⇢ something you’re currently learning (about)?
bamboo ⇢ do you change into a different outfit when you get home?
abelia ⇢ do you have a particular piece of jewelry you always wear or can’t part with?
daffodil ⇢ do you have siblings? if yes, in what ways do you think you’re similar to or different from them?
mahonia ⇢ what place, thing, activity inspires you most and how do you express yourself when it does?
chia ⇢ what’s an inside joke you have with someone else?
sage ⇢ what ‘medium’ of art (poetry, music, fiction, paintings, statues etc.) is the most touching to you? why do you think that is?
edelweiss ⇢ how’d you think of your url/username? what’s it associated with to you?
camellia ⇢ what were you like when you were younger? do you think you’ve changed a lot?
jasmine ⇢ do you have a movie or book you loved but will never watch/read again?
ivy ⇢ what are your ‘tells’ for your emotions and moods? how can someone tell you’re happy, annoyed, upset or tired?
chamomile ⇢ what kind of things do you like receiving as gifts?
aloe vera ⇢ what’s something (mundane) you really want to experience in life?
palm tree ⇢ do you have a fictional villain you shouldn’t like but love regardless?
nutmeg ⇢ how’s your room/home decorated? do you have a specific theme or style going on?
papyrus ⇢ if you put your ‘on repeat’ playlist on shuffle, what’s the first song that comes up? what do you like about it / associate it with?
taro ⇢ if someone called you right now to catch up, what’re the things you’d tell them about?
Sigh.
Tell me about it.
my first & second half of 2019 felt like two different years
- Take Me To Church- Are you religious?
- Work Song- Is there anyone you’d sing a love song to, romantic or platonic?
- Someone New- Do you fall in love easily?
- Almost- Do you ever dance alone to music?
- Cherry Wine- Do you have a sweet tooth?
- Nina Cried Power- Do you participate in any activist movements?
- From Eden- Do you think theres “something tragic about this” life?
- Movement- Do you perform in any way?
- Angel Of Small Death and The Codeine Scene- Any addictions?
- Like Real People Do- Have you kissed people?
- Jackie and Wilson- Do you want kids?
- Shrike- What’s your favorite bird?
- Dinner and Diatribes- What’s your favorite food?
- Moment’s Silence- What do you find beautiful about the situation you’re in now?
- Would That I- Is there anything you wish you could change about the past?
- NFWMB- Is there anything you would protect with your life?
- To Be Alone- Do you prefer other people’s company or your own?
- Arsonist’s Lullabye- Do you ever feel lost?
- No Plan- Do you believe in a pre-determined purpose in life?
- Sedated- What time do you go to sleep?
- As it Was- Do you go to many parks and natural places?
- In A Week- How do you want to die?
- Be- Have you changed much as a person in the last year?
- In the Woods Somewhere- Have you ever had a supernatural experience?
- My Love Will Never Die- Are you dating anyone?
- It Will Come Back- Do you like to write?
- To Noise Making- Do you like to sing?
- Talk- What’s your best friend like?
- Nobody- Who in your life is important to you?
- Foreigner’s God- Do you ever talk to yourself or something above?
- Sunlight- Do you prefer sunny or rainy weather, or somewhere in between?
Thanks for playing!
Isaiah 43:19
Eterera wone ũndũ ũngĩ mwerũ ũrĩa ngwĩka,
O na rĩu nĩũratuĩka, na nĩũkũhota kũwona!
Atĩrĩĩrĩ, nĩ ngũthondeka barabara
ĩtwĩkanĩrie kũu werũinĩ
na ndũme njũũĩ igĩe kuo.
Color Asks
red: describe your favorite shirt
orange: if you could, would you change your eye color? why? to what color, if so?
yellow: name of an artist you think is underappreciated
green: do you have a favourite flower?
blue: preferred type of weather?
purple: a poem you think describes your closest friend
magenta: do you keep your fingernails long or short?
turquoise: favorite sea animal?
fuchsia: favorite land animal?
cyan: are you religious? spiritual?
sea green: can you fold a fitted sheet?
violet: are you a part of the lgbt+ community?
amber: what's saved as your phone's lockscreen?
aqua: do you thrift?
pink: what's your natural hair color?
beige: have any pets? what're their names?
black: would you ever try going vegetarian or vegan?
coral: an animal you wish hadn't gone extinct
grey: how many languages do you speak? do you want to learn any more?
maroon: do you care for clothing brands?
rose: favourite scent on a person?
charcoal: have you ever been camping?
claret: do you play an instrument? do you want to learn to play any?
copper: gold or silver jewelry?
cream: any piercings or tattoos? do you want any?
salmon: how many pairs of sunglasses do you own?
ebony: would you ever want to play a game on television? (jeopardy, family fued, etc)
indigo: have you ever lived on a farm?
emerald: if you had the option, would you choose to move and live in another country? which one?
lavender: relationship status?
erin: what was/is your best school subject?
mauve: any unpopular opinions?
fulvous: another name you think would suit you
coconut: a subject you enjoy learning about
frost: a -core you enjoy
porcelain: an tv show you used to love
fawn: any interesting family stories?
gold: do you wear your socks mismatched?
honey: your thoughts on magic- does it exist?
rust: form of art you enjoy doing?
ginger: any sideblogs?
cherry: YouTubers you enjoy watching?
wine: do you have a 'type'
mahogany: your sun, moon, and rising signs
blood: twin beds, queen, or king?
hot pink: did you/do you had/have strong feelings against the color pink?
plum: a food you've never tried
lilac: dogs, cats, or fish?
amethyst: do you collect anything?
mulberry: earbuds or headphones?
azure: jean jackets?
teal: have a job?
denim: kill the spider or take it outside?
sapphire: do you think you can sing well?
mint: favourite flavour of gum?
pecan: shuffle your playlist, what's the first song that comes up?
penny: icecream or cake
ash: can you do your own makeup?
jade: ever written fanfiction?
grape: how many blogs do you follow?
umber: do you brush your teeth before you eat?
chestnut: type of phone you have
prussian blue: what's your first choice at the vending machine
aquamarine: beach or pool
brass: least favorite food condiment
mustard: how much sugar in your tea/coffee?
silver: ever broken a bone?
rose quartz: rings or necklaces
onyx: do you still play Minecraft?
burgundy: ever ridden a motorcycle?
scarlet: favorite holiday
apricot: opinion on 3 in 1 body wash/hair wash
platinum: do you follow politics?
magnolia: your Instagram handle?
Cannot Wait to see you Again.... :-)