My Disorder Hates Online Learning, So I Had A Self-Intervention
Hi guys! It’s been awhile since I last came on here, which will be explained later in this post, but I felt like I should share this event with you all in hopes of inspiring you to do the same!
Since online learning, my motivation to do anything has been completely drained. I stopped working out, I stopped playing the piano, I dropped a lot of my usual hygiene routine, I began to sit around for hours on end, and overall stopped caring about my health and well-being.
My screen time was getting longer and longer everyday, and it’s at the point where it’s a daily average of 14 hours (yep, more than HALF A DAY). This is really embarrassing and shameful for me to post, but I feel like this is necessary to break down the barriers that prevent us from normalizing conversation about this topic.
So, I had a self intervention.
I started by doing really simple things such as waking up a bit earlier to make myself breakfast. I had gotten out of the habit of making myself breakfast in favor of getting another hour of sleep. While sleep is important, so is breakfast, and I needed to stop taking it for granted. ever since I started waking up earlier to do this, I’ve been finding online school SO much more tolerable after starting the day healthy.
The second step I took during my self intervention was getting off of my phone. I could quite literally feel my eyes burning every day from looking at a screen so often. So everyday at 2:35, right after school ends for me, I would get up and take my dog for at least a ten minute walk, only looking at my phone to check the time. It gets you up and moving, and also encourages you to appreciate your natural surroundings.
The third step I took was getting my hygiene routine under control. To be honest, I still struggle with this every once in awhile, but that’s ok! you know why? because I’m making the effort, and that’s what counts. I did this very easily, and I hope this trick works for you too. I began playing a YouTube video and challenging myself to finish my routine either before or by the time the video ends. I try to find videos around 10-15 minutes long but find one that accommodates your own routine.
I realized that entertaining myself while still focusing on getting everything done works really well for me. I can laugh at something before bed AND ensure that I’m brushing my teeth, washing my face, and combing my hair every night.
Even if they’re baby steps, they’re still progress and they’ve made me feel very put together lately. I feel great about myself and I have a renewed sense of motivation. If you decide it’s time for a switch up, I hope these are easily applicable to your routine and work for you just as well as they work for me. Stay safe out there, life is tough right now 💙