#12 Gratefulness

[a_natural_beauty]

I'm grateful for my ability to somewhat stay productive! This may seem like an odd one but at the end of the day I have some moments where I take a nap, slack off a bit or just don't finish up projects.... BUT overall I like to think I stay on track and get most things finished or almost completed that I set off to do. It may take me a bit of time if it's a long project.
Like for example I am almost done with putting my extra stamps in album sheets. For several days I kept putting my extras in album pages. Just a-little each day. It's amazing how many extra stamps I have! I just need to wait on what I ordered to come in the mail this week because I can out. It'll be nice when that's done and then I can just take pictures of them for protentional stamp friends look at them to do trades with. Before I kept them in envelopes or this big tackle/craft box with drawers. It wasn't the best system and they always ended up getting mixed up in there. This will be a-lot easier.
It gives me peace of mind that all of my hobbies and interests distract me from being depressed or lonely. And that truly helps as of lately. Sometimes I give a hobby or activity an hour and then I move on to the next order of business. Having a list of what I need to do helps keep me focused, too. Sometimes I wonder if I have ADD or ADHA because I've found if I spend too much time in one day on something I get overwhelmed or burned out. But if I work on things little by little it's not as bad. Like drawing or painting are good examples. If I do too much drawing in a single day it starts to look pretty rough.

How do you guys feel with your productivity levels?

Comments

[jasonderoga86]

Speaking as someone who had an EXTREMELY hard time in elementary through most of middle school, I can relate to feeling like I might have ADHD or something similar. It took even longer for me to realize that such a disability is actually nothing to be ashamed of.

As I was discussing with a coworker, it's often the case that the disabled community actually has more compassion than the "normal" community does, and is many times more grateful for the simple things in life while the "normal" community is never, ever satisfied nor content. And in the long run, such a personality leads to a life void of self-worth and sometimes a shorter life expectancy; it's been scientifically proven that content and grateful people live longer and healthier lives.

As such, I too practice gratitude every day if I can, because there's so much that I have in my life that can't be bought or "sold". And I'm also grateful to have all of you here at Dreamwidth, of course. 😁

[a_natural_beauty]

Yes, I had a hard time, too. Even with my special ed classes school was difficult for me, too.

That's a good point - I like to think it's because we know how it can be to have some sort of disability. Some days are better than others.

I'm grateful for you as well. There are many kind people among this site. :)

[cornerofmadness]

I keep busy to keep my depression from spiraling me down. Even before that was a thing for me I like to be busy

[a_natural_beauty]

*hugs* That's a good point. I feel like it helps me from being depressed as well. I never thought of it that way. I know sleeping is one way I deal with my depression.

[cornerofmadness]

definitely a common symptom of depression

[a_natural_beauty]

Yes, for sure. Trying to keep my chin up!

[cornerofmadness]

I feel ya, good luck

[a_natural_beauty]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[lily]

That's an amazing ability to have! I'm glad you can count that as one of your strengths. You're right that focusing on hobbies and interests can help distract us from things like loneliness or depression. It's never a bad thing to get in the zone with something that you enjoy.

[a_natural_beauty]

Thank you, that means a-lot! This week hasn't been the best on staying focused but I think I'll write an update soon.

[brisus]

Glad you're able to be productive! That's good!

I feel I am very productive most of the time. I just need to relax more once in awhile!

[a_natural_beauty]

I hope you are able to relax more, too. It's important to have some good downtime, I think it can be just as good for us - maybe even more so!