first week is over, already feel like i’m falling behind

Organize everything. All the due dates, all the test dates, project dates, everything. Divide it into smaller pieces until it isn’t overwhelming anymore, and then tackle one thing at a time. I just did that this week. On Wednesday, i was feeling the exact same way. Wednesday night, I organized everything, and separated long term from short term. I divided due dates into chucks/ blocks. My first chunk of long term stuff happens around the end of September, then i get some space until the next chunk.

I dont know if you follow Jordan Peterson, and regardless of your opinion on his politics, he sheds some light on procrastination and dealing with this stuff. He recommends the same thing. Divide the work smaller and smaller until you find the amount that you are willing and feel capable of doing, and then do it. I’ll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from him- “If you fulfill your obligations every day then you don’t need to worry about your future.”

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