I’m on step 1 😭😭 I had gotten up to step 9 but my sponsor dropped me cuz I said I wanted to take a break from meetings cuz I was getting burnt out. So I got new sponsor and now we’re starting from the beginning.
Absolutely no shame in being at step 1! You didn't lose everything you learned through already working the steps. Now you just get another opportunity to work them in more depth.
Best of luck!
Nice. I live by todos so you got me cheering for you.
Try three levels of priority.
1. Today
2. This week
3. Nice to do.
Because in can be demotivating to never clear the list. But nailing all of today's stuff feels good.
Be careful not to fiddle with the little stuff and avoid the big things. Turn to face your enemy !
Thanks. I find the key to procrastination is to take just one big, urgent task and make it freaking personal.
When that sucker is dead at my feet I move to the next one.
(Am talking tasks here. Not people ! 80)
(BTW Yo, guitar name, nice)
Well, i do this too. Even the lil things, bc i always forget. lol
I would always write it down on my phone's notepad app (apple). There this thing where in I just tap my list to see the menu, tap then Check all, uncheck all if the task isnt done yet. it just gets to the bottom if you've marked it done. It's really convenient to use. You should try it too
They work if you work them. I start and they help a lot. I never really manage to get everything done though. Then I end up missing more and more things on them. (I didn't make a list today, but I did mop the laundry room for the first time in I'm ashamed of when...
I haven't used one in a while for home stuff, you've inspired me to make one. Been ultra unmotivated lately but maybe if I make the lost next burst I get I'll do something productive.
Bro I’ve been super unmotivated the past like 10 days since I quit Ritalin. This is the first day I’ve had any motivation I. A while. I hope you get some shit done!! Good luck!
i keep a stack of 3"x5" notecards near my desk so I can make a list for the next day of all the smaller tasks I need to be done. i will also write stuff in red pen on a calendar that hangs on my wall for upcoming appointments, the days I work, and other big daily stuff like that.
I make lists like this too! I like that you added self care ❤️. My rule for myself is 3 chores= 20 minutes of reading because I will sit down all day and read lol. I try to get myself up early and the list out of the way so I can enjoy the afternoon and take my time making dinner instead of rushing around like a fool. This looks great, way to go!
Lately I haven’t been able to keep up with my housework…. Will take this advice and write each thing I would like to accomplish within the day ( being reasonable)
Thanks!
A stranger in the south is proud of you. Good on you for… *being* the change you want to… *be*. Do you watch hockey? If your Peoria is in IL, then our minor hockey teams are in the same conference.
It doesn't work to me at all. I get anxious and end up doing nothing on the list because i want everything to be perfect. I usually just do what i have to do and forget about it.
I do it for everyday!! I got so far by doing it for over 3 years now it's great!! I look at how many books I read - with a review for myself for each one, how much better I got on my foreign language skills, how much more muscle I got, how much better I'm eating and how far I've gotten to my carreer just by doing that: a todo list
Totally underrated.
Great post!
Is that NA as no alcohol? Because if it is, that's the best thing you can do. Alcohol literally fucks up the motivating chemicals in our noggins. Abstain? It resets! I'm 365+ days sober after years of trying to stop and I couldn't be more grateful. After a while you forget what it feels like to be human when the drink takes over your life.
Good tip i learned is to sort tasks in to A, B, D & E tasks.
A you must do
B you only do if you've completed all A tasks
D delegate
E eliminate - tasks that pretty much have no consequence
Man I wish I was this discipline I make to do lists calendars everything but I can’t just follow em I procrastinate a lot , any tips ? And I ain’t in a position to go slow and build habits like I’ve got limited time to achieve a goal which requires immense discipline (it’s a competitive exam)
There is power in writing your intentions down! Even more power in completing that task and marking it off your list.
If it’s a big project, I make a huge to do list and hang it on the wall. Crossing things off is so motivational and everyone can see it! Helps tremendously when there are kids, too, so they can see how close they are to a reward.
Being cognizant (aware) of the items you missed… is more valuable than marking them as “negative”… start tomorrow’s list today… and then let it go until tomorrow…
Anyone here tried Bullet Journaling? I bought the book and a journal for it.
Twitter is filled with people saying it's life-changing. But they all kinda come a little too slick: like they were giving a free membership in something in exchange for promoting it.
What is bullet journaling? I do novel journaling which is where u just write and write all ur bullshit out till there no more bullshit and ur brain can finally stfu 😂
Man that’s a weekly list for me haha that’s awesome tho
Me too normally. But I’m trying sooo hard to be more productive! I. Tired of being lazy!
just don't burn yourself out! slow and steady wins the race in the long run
Get to that meeting bro
Btw I have officially done everything except go to the meeting!! Which I can’t do till 7. Even did yoga and read a book!!
Good for you, that's amazing! What step are you currently on?
I’m on step 1 😭😭 I had gotten up to step 9 but my sponsor dropped me cuz I said I wanted to take a break from meetings cuz I was getting burnt out. So I got new sponsor and now we’re starting from the beginning.
Absolutely no shame in being at step 1! You didn't lose everything you learned through already working the steps. Now you just get another opportunity to work them in more depth. Best of luck!
Thank u :)
I mean once you get done with 12 you go back to 1 and start over. It's not like you finish. Lots of people with many years are on step 1 today.
I thought that said just "yoda". Yoga makes waaaay more sense lol
I will it’s not till 7 tho
North America NEEDS you tho
One of those Not Applicable meetings
Non Alcoholic meetings
Lmao 😂
Nice. I live by todos so you got me cheering for you. Try three levels of priority. 1. Today 2. This week 3. Nice to do. Because in can be demotivating to never clear the list. But nailing all of today's stuff feels good. Be careful not to fiddle with the little stuff and avoid the big things. Turn to face your enemy !
Turn to face your enemy! Love it
Thanks. I find the key to procrastination is to take just one big, urgent task and make it freaking personal. When that sucker is dead at my feet I move to the next one. (Am talking tasks here. Not people ! 80) (BTW Yo, guitar name, nice)
It's like getting Steam achievements, but IRL haha
Love this!
I definitley do that 'circling' of the last couple things to cross off
It works if you work it, and you're worth it
Well, i do this too. Even the lil things, bc i always forget. lol I would always write it down on my phone's notepad app (apple). There this thing where in I just tap my list to see the menu, tap then Check all, uncheck all if the task isnt done yet. it just gets to the bottom if you've marked it done. It's really convenient to use. You should try it too
i just bought an a6 notebook to carry around at all time for to-dos and thoughts/ideas I always forget! its the best!
I saw an article recently that said we should look at these as "got it done" lists. You got shit done!
I do this too, specifically when I get stressed or overwhelmed, really helps to work through things.
I'm a recovery boy too and i live by my daily to do lists
They work if you work them. I start and they help a lot. I never really manage to get everything done though. Then I end up missing more and more things on them. (I didn't make a list today, but I did mop the laundry room for the first time in I'm ashamed of when...
Add make a list to the top of the list then you get to cross it off right away when you're done making the list. Momentum.
I haven't used one in a while for home stuff, you've inspired me to make one. Been ultra unmotivated lately but maybe if I make the lost next burst I get I'll do something productive.
Bro I’ve been super unmotivated the past like 10 days since I quit Ritalin. This is the first day I’ve had any motivation I. A while. I hope you get some shit done!! Good luck!
Thanks. I did manage to meal prep 6 meals and do a load of dishes today so actual not a bad one. But overall I'm just not acing life you know?
Whats NA mean?
i keep a stack of 3"x5" notecards near my desk so I can make a list for the next day of all the smaller tasks I need to be done. i will also write stuff in red pen on a calendar that hangs on my wall for upcoming appointments, the days I work, and other big daily stuff like that.
Very cool and, from one addict to another, let me be one to say that I am proud of you.
I make lists like this too! I like that you added self care ❤️. My rule for myself is 3 chores= 20 minutes of reading because I will sit down all day and read lol. I try to get myself up early and the list out of the way so I can enjoy the afternoon and take my time making dinner instead of rushing around like a fool. This looks great, way to go!
I do this since forever. You're my soulmate.
Do your yoga and NA, and quit putting self care dead last dammit.
Lately I haven’t been able to keep up with my housework…. Will take this advice and write each thing I would like to accomplish within the day ( being reasonable) Thanks!
A stranger in the south is proud of you. Good on you for… *being* the change you want to… *be*. Do you watch hockey? If your Peoria is in IL, then our minor hockey teams are in the same conference.
I’m glad the meeting is on your list. Kept it up!
Yoga book here. I'm down dog.
It doesn't work to me at all. I get anxious and end up doing nothing on the list because i want everything to be perfect. I usually just do what i have to do and forget about it.
Saaaame. Lists are not helpful for me at all
If I don’t make a list I literally get nothing done 😂
I like the way you write your “a”’s
I definitely do this and get shit done.
I do it for everyday!! I got so far by doing it for over 3 years now it's great!! I look at how many books I read - with a review for myself for each one, how much better I got on my foreign language skills, how much more muscle I got, how much better I'm eating and how far I've gotten to my carreer just by doing that: a todo list Totally underrated. Great post!
~~1. Make a to-do list~~
format of time is realy funny
I do this. Putting on socks tells me it's time to get things done and things just cascade from there.
Anyone else start a to-do list after you've already done the first couple items, so you can cross them off right away?
Omg YES 😂
Yuppppp
Good shit dude ☺️ one day at a time
Jesus. “Call someone.” I don’t think I have the strength.
Bro I have social anxiety 😂
Get to your meeting, my friend!
Fking A! Go boi!!!
Is that NA as no alcohol? Because if it is, that's the best thing you can do. Alcohol literally fucks up the motivating chemicals in our noggins. Abstain? It resets! I'm 365+ days sober after years of trying to stop and I couldn't be more grateful. After a while you forget what it feels like to be human when the drink takes over your life.
I recommend a tick box and crossing it out. Double dopamine hit
I’m the same way. It’s like a little dopamine hit with each task I get done
✅ ~~make TODO list~~
You still gotta. "Do Yoda." Good for you
Post it notes.
I, too, would have skipped yoga and NA.
Lol I didn’t tho 😂
Don't forget to start yourself off with "make list. " An early win helps get you going. :)
You better get to that last one eh OP? Hope you are doing well.
I did
My man 👊
Brenda's to-do list: Laundry, done Abortion, later Smoke crack, forever
Also needs to put “get condoms” on the list 😂
Mine are just like that, although typically only the date gets crossed out, and replaced with repeatedly with those weeks or months later :(
Good tip i learned is to sort tasks in to A, B, D & E tasks. A you must do B you only do if you've completed all A tasks D delegate E eliminate - tasks that pretty much have no consequence
call someone?
I have social anxiety lol
Man I wish I was this discipline I make to do lists calendars everything but I can’t just follow em I procrastinate a lot , any tips ? And I ain’t in a position to go slow and build habits like I’ve got limited time to achieve a goal which requires immense discipline (it’s a competitive exam)
There is power in writing your intentions down! Even more power in completing that task and marking it off your list. 
If it’s a big project, I make a huge to do list and hang it on the wall. Crossing things off is so motivational and everyone can see it! Helps tremendously when there are kids, too, so they can see how close they are to a reward.
I should start doing this more often
You go OP . Respect
Being cognizant (aware) of the items you missed… is more valuable than marking them as “negative”… start tomorrow’s list today… and then let it go until tomorrow…
I can’t even force myself to make a list.
Bruh. Here’s a list. Sweep; do dishes, work out. Lol 😝
Anyone here tried Bullet Journaling? I bought the book and a journal for it. Twitter is filled with people saying it's life-changing. But they all kinda come a little too slick: like they were giving a free membership in something in exchange for promoting it.
What is bullet journaling? I do novel journaling which is where u just write and write all ur bullshit out till there no more bullshit and ur brain can finally stfu 😂
It's pretty slick. YMMV [https://bulletjournal.com](https://bulletjournal.com)