I usually go through extended periods of time feeling very unmotivated, which results in long hours of procrastination. Like the article mentions, I do get sudden rushes of motivation after completing a task , but those tend to fade after a few days. My usual routine starts with me planning out the day, this schedule includes when I’m going to start working on tasks; completing homework, studying, doing chores, starting new art projects. Even if the task is not difficult, I find it hard to actually start working on it. The article touches on this subject at one point and I found it quite relatable. Following this, the article said that a way to build up motivation is to develop a repetitive routine. Personally, I didn’t find this piece of advice very helpful. For example, one day if you’re unable to carry out that specific routine, you will go back to being unmotivated and will have to develop another one.
Like I mentioned in my previous blog post, I am quite passionate about art. But, since I'm usually unmotivated to do anything it’s hard for me to begin and complete compositions. I have tried ways to stay motivated; surrounding myself with inspiration, whether that be listening to my favorite songs or scrolling through the feeds of my favorite artist. Most of the time, these ways do end up helping, but only for a short period of time. For now, I'm just going to try my best to keep motivated.
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Continuous improvement is a concept I find quite interesting. Like the article says, I agree that the majority of people who try this concept, often fail because of their approach. Continuous improvement is something that takes a long period of time, something one may fail to realize. People seek self improvement and usually expect great results right away, leading them to fail in their plan to become a better person. I believe that self improvement is something that should take time and determination. I would compare the progress of continuous improvement to art. Art is a long progress, it could take hours, days, or even weeks to complete a composition. Even with so much time and effort invested into these art pieces, an artist will not always be satisfied with their work. This could happen to an artist multiple times and it may be extremely discouraging, especially if it’s a reoccurring matter. But, an artist still tries again and again to get better. They don't always see improvement at first, since they’re so used to going through the same process of making art. But at some point in their life, they will look back at their drawings and see the improvement then. All the hard work and time they thought were going to waste, is now proven to actually be worth something. Continuous improvement works the same way. Instead of expecting a great change to happen, you should take your time to work towards your goal and eventually improvements will appear.
After reading James Clear’s article “Goals vs Habits” I was able to understand and relate to his view on “goals”. Obviously, it’s okay to set goals for yourself but it can have a negative affect. He mentions how “goals restrict your happiness” which is something I agree with. Since all our attention is directed towards reaching a goal, we disregard our own feelings in the process of getting there. We allow ourselves to endure hardships because we think that accomplishing those goals will make up for it. When reaching a goal, we put a great amount of time and effort into it and once it’s over we get a sudden rush of happiness. But after a while we are left with a feeling of emptiness. Since your goal is accomplished there isn’t anything to rely your happiness on anymore. So, another goal is made and the cycle continues. James Clear thinks that we should focus on the process of reaching our goals; enjoying, appreciating, and learning new things during that process. Instead of making ourselves go through stressful situations in hopes of gaining a great amount of happiness in return, we should learn to change our habits.
Digital citizenship. This is something I haven’t heard of until today. After doing some researching, I would define digital citizenship as being a citizen of the internet. Even though this definition is very vague, in my perspective this is what digital citizenship is. It refers to a person who uses technology to communicate, learn, and involve themselves in the online world. With this in mind, it should make us aware of what we are sharing on the internet. One’s digital citizenship can greatly affect their life. For example, when applying for a job. An employer will probably search for your name online to find out more about what type of person you are. This could either make or break their perspective on you. If they come across negative content that relates to you, the employer will most likely disregard all the achievements and references on your resume. But if they see things such as a school blog you made during your high school years or some posts you made portraying your potential, they might consider you for that position. Being a digital citizen is important because it allows us to be connected to society, especially now that the presence of technology is growing more and more each day. It can also lead to many new opportunities. Like I mentioned before, if there is positive content about you online, you may get that job you applied for or you could possibly be recognized for the blogs, art, or anything else that you put out in the world for people to see. Although, being a digital citizen can have its downsides. If you have posted or put out something in the past, such as a cringey photo or a problematic tweet this can be used against you. Even though you may have grown and learned from your past and regret what you have posted, someone may bring it up one day and you would have to face your past self. In conclusion, A digital citizen can be beneficial, but can also cause one’s downfall.
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