Most times I find myself doing unproductive things each day, like scrolling through my phone, being on TikTok watching videos, or watching reels on Facebook.
I feel satisfied doing all those, and when it gets to the time to do productive things, I find it extremely hard; for me, I feel exhausted doing them.So I came up with something; I know saying I was going to do that wasn't going to change anything.
So I came up with the accountability review. Each morning when I wake, I write my to-do list, and during my chores, I listen to audio clips, which helps me more. I think I got this when I was in school. I read and jot down a few things on my jotter. After jotting down, I turn it into audio and listen to it any day, anytime. I could be on the bus going for an exam before I could get to my destination.
I might have revised over and over again by playing the audio clip using my headset or earphones.This initiative worked for me, and additionally it helps me save time now, by the time I get to work listening to audio.
I can go ahead and write as much as I can before I get exhausted and have my breakfast. This way I get all productive, but then I wasn't satisfied yet. I find myself scrolling through people's WhatsApp statuses like an addiction. No matter how I try to control it, I can't hold back anymore, just like addiction, so what I did was mute almost all, leaving a few that will help in my growth and also add value to me.I feel bad leaving my friends and colleagues.
They think I'm always busy and don't have time for them. I feel bad too, but that's the sacrifice I have to make to achieve my everyday goal. I can't stay all day talking about meaningless things that weren't going to add value to me.
They understood how I keep to myself and hardly talk, always on my gadgets. It wasn't going to take long before they got used to it. And here comes my fear of being called an introvert. Sometimes I think more of what people feel about me, but the most important is how I even feel about myself.
I made peace with that and instead love myself the more by doing more of the things I love even though others criticize it.I guess my new self isn't a bad one; I get surprised at the new me. Now I can't believe I could control my mind by saying no to some things. Sometimes if my mind wants me to sleep and tries to convince me, I will boldly say no to it, and the strength and energy suddenly appear.
I have learned how to say NO, and I guess it should be that way. If you have any suggestions to make to improve the new me, I will be willing to hear your opinion.
