Self Reflection

• There is a difference between being right and being effective. Sometimes it's less important that you're in the right and more important that you connect.
• Eating is important, I need to make sure I stop skipping meals.

How it looks like?

• shaming or minimizing other’s or your own struggles and for not having a positive attitude
• ideologies like ‘everything happens for a reason’ / ‘it could be worse’
• dismissing or denying negative emotions or hiding your true feelings behind ‘good vibes only’ or ‘feel good’ quotes

There are many other manifestations of toxic positivity in other areas such as overworking and feeling the unstoppable need to always improve and grow (wanting to always be better also implies that you are never truly good enough), always seeing the best in others and turning a blind eye on any faults they have because they are ‘good on the inside’, being too quick to forgive others because you don’t like holding a grudge, etc.

Workspace

• Keep a water bottle next to you at all times, hydrate regularly.
• Alternate using headphones, earphones, speakers or just plain silence.
• Have a certain setup for work and leisure. If you don't have a separate workspace from your usual desk, separating them can be as simple it can be turning on a lamp or lights, lighting an incense or changing the position of your peripherals.
• Use a comfortable chair that allows you to maintain a proper posture.

Time Management

• Set up physical timers/alarms for pomorodo, breaks and time outs. It's easy to lose track of time when you're focused and forget that you need a break too. Take these breaks before you burn out, not after.
• Prioritize simple routines and essential ...

Productivity

♡ Cowork/study with Mayuko

♡ Smooth jazz radio

♡ Pomodoro

♡ Notion

♡ Clipbaord Manager

Resources

♡ 7Cups: Talk to someone anonymously

♡ HealthyGamer: Interviews on real life problems

♡ Calming session: Listen to ambient noises

♡ Dear Hank & John: Empathetic comedy podcast

♡ Youtube/GM: Guided Meditation

Current Routine 10.10

Morning

• Open windows and curtains, make my bed
• Brew coffee & give morning kisses to pets

Afternoon

• Work-focused time

After-work hours

• Shower
• Thana time