But I could be doing anything else and I don't know why. I'll convince myself that a weeks worth of work can be achieved in a day, then get all stressed about it because there's too much to do in a day and somehow not do a god damn thing.
Yes, if you live under socialism, then you can be sure you won't get extra work. Beyond that, you might want to hide for a few hours if you don't feel motivated
I've long since embraced the last-minute crunch. I'm confident in my ability to get things done in those last few moments, so I can procrastinate without a care in the world. Plus now I'm much better at handling big issues that come up with very little time to handle them, because I only would've left myself that much time anyway.
It also helps to never give 100% at work, more like 60-80% so the baseline is set. Then when things get stressful you can temporarily put in 100% capacity and shine without actually suffering much.
I can't work consistently. There are days I do nothing and others I catch up with the work of multiple days. To cover it up, I usually take over urgent tasks and "could anyone..." kind of things that come up so it looks like I'm always engaged and motivated.
Thinking about it - maybe I'm not doing nothing. I guess I just found a way to work around my shortcomings while still looking busy and helpful most of the time. At least I've never had anyone complain to/about me that I don't do enough in the past 5 years.
Way too often, sometimes I procrastinate less and finish some tasks before the deadline because too many times that I procrastinated and I ran out of time
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brap@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 22d
But I could be doing anything else and I don't know why. I'll convince myself that a weeks worth of work can be achieved in a day, then get all stressed about it because there's too much to do in a day and somehow not do a god damn thing.
Big_Boss_77@fedinsfw.app · 16 pts · 22d
But I can't start yet, it's not HH:00, HH:15, HH:30, or HH:45.
skunk@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 22d
Ooh get an analog watch! That helped me, it's a really good visual aid to see how much time you have left or has passed as well!
Big_Boss_77@fedinsfw.app · 2 pts · 22d
I'll set my smart watch to analog, I'll have to see how that goes.
skunk@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 22d
Good idea!
Malyca@lemmy.zip · 12 pts · 22d
It's like both sides of my brain are pulling me between them
Racoonwithbenefits@lemmy.zip · 8 pts · 22d
gezero@sopuli.xyz · 21 pts · 22d
The faster you get started, the earlier you get a new task assigned.
Racoonwithbenefits@lemmy.zip · 9 pts · 22d
chuckleslord@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 22d
Yes, if you live under socialism, then you can be sure you won't get extra work. Beyond that, you might want to hide for a few hours if you don't feel motivated
kungen@feddit.nu · 2 pts · 22d
In theory, yes. For me, my most efficient hours are when most people have gone home.
MrRandom@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 22d
my autism: I need to resolve this problem right here right now before I go
miked@piefed.social · 1 pts · 21d
LOL! I am not allowed to clock in one minute early.
I make sure to enter work one or two minutes early and then do nothing until it is time.
Signtist@bookwyr.me · 5 pts · 22d
I've long since embraced the last-minute crunch. I'm confident in my ability to get things done in those last few moments, so I can procrastinate without a care in the world. Plus now I'm much better at handling big issues that come up with very little time to handle them, because I only would've left myself that much time anyway.
ne0phyte@feddit.org · 6 pts · 22d
It also helps to never give 100% at work, more like 60-80% so the baseline is set. Then when things get stressful you can temporarily put in 100% capacity and shine without actually suffering much.
I can't work consistently. There are days I do nothing and others I catch up with the work of multiple days. To cover it up, I usually take over urgent tasks and "could anyone..." kind of things that come up so it looks like I'm always engaged and motivated.
Thinking about it - maybe I'm not doing nothing. I guess I just found a way to work around my shortcomings while still looking busy and helpful most of the time. At least I've never had anyone complain to/about me that I don't do enough in the past 5 years.
Signtist@bookwyr.me · 1 pts · 22d
Haha, you've described my exact mantra when it comes to work. It really does work well.
PapaStevesy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 21d
That must be nice! If I tried to do nothing at work for one day, I'd have no job the next.
skunk@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 22d
I'm doing it right now!
burt@programming.dev · 3 pts · 22d
this is my life
CultLeader4Hire@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 22d
Internal locus of control vs. External locus of control
FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 21d
Way too often, sometimes I procrastinate less and finish some tasks before the deadline because too many times that I procrastinated and I ran out of time
cheat700000007@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 21d
Yes
A_Chilean_Cyborg@feddit.cl · 2 pts · 21d
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Kolanaki@pawb.social · 1 pts · 22d
Occasionally. Way more when I was younger, but I've learned to do shit immediately as it comes up so I can go back to being a lump doing nothing quicker. Sometimes, tho, I'll change trash bags in the garbage and put the full bag next to the front door for when I next go out and then forget about it. 🫩