Rewiring the brain: the idea of productivity
3/100 days of productivity • 27-Oct-23, Friday
In light of my #NoZeroDays promise I didn't want to let this day go "unproductive". I have been struggling with untying my self-worth with my productivity level. And hence by extension to my PhD progress. I feel so guilty that I didn't work on my PhD at all. But I just couldn't get myself to work - It's something I've been struggling for the past few weeks. So I decided to be productive in a different way: art.
Productivity is not just academic work. Productivity shouldn't mean working full 8 hours on your PhD. You don't have to be 'productive' when you are sick. Taking rest is not unproductive. Indulging in a hobby is not unproductive. Moving slowly is not unproductive.
-- this is something I told myself today. I don't know if I fully believe when I say this, but I want to ❤️
About today
Still sick. I was so tired and demotivated today. Couldn't sleep early last night and so the day began at noon today
Lunch and dinner with friends
Completed a painting that I was postponing since september. It's called A sunset at the sunflowers' 🌻
Started a new painting, which is at 80% completion. (it's in the picture)
I hope tomorrow will be better and I want to be able to stick to my plan🤞🏼