I’ve been sick with a nasty cold for the past couple of days. I say that I’m too sick to work, but I still spend the whole day at the computer: doing all the goof-off things that usualy creep into my work days, only without the work. I feel like I’ve fallen off the wagon; I’m worried that I’m practicing a bad habit, and that I won’t be able to focus on work when I’m well again.
I could spend all day, every day, signing petitions, writing letters and spamming my friends about important issues. It’s important, but all things in moderation, right? Making a living is important too. So, what will be my strategy when I’m “working” again?
- Use the timer for everything I do at my desk, starting right at the beginning of the day.
- Prioritize non-work tasks. Activism will have to compete for my time with all of life’s other demands.
- If something really big and important comes up, that’s what evenings are for.
It’s too easy for me to put off work to do other “important” things – because I don’t like working! If I have to balance those “important” things against other pleasurable pursuits (books, movies, games, getting to bed on time), then I think we’ll see some real prioritization.
-J
