Ways to Be More Efficient
Not all tasks of the day are inspiring, fun or exciting. But you still have to wash those dishes and take care of those routine tasks at work or in school. So what can you do not to get lost in procrastination(拖延)?
I’ll share how I do it, how I get some motivation and find more pleasure in what may seem to be a boring task.
Instead of focusing your mind on how boring a task may feel, focus your thoughts on why you are doing this and how good it will feel when you are done with it. If needed, sit down for a few minutes, close your eyes and see in your mind. Then go to work with that motivation and those positive feelings in your body.
Do it attentively.
Make a deal with yourself and set a timer for 10 minutes. It is often easier to do tasks like these in small bursts. So make a deal with yourself to just spend 10 minutes on your reading or cleaning the house.
Create a pleasurable distraction. If possible, try to listen to the radio, your favorite songs, an audio book or watch a movie or TV episode while doing your boring task.
| A．When you are done with your task then reward yourself. |
| B．Make sure you only rest for 10 minutes. |
| C．Or you can work harder and start an even bigger project. |
| D．Set a kitchen timer and say to yourself that you only have to do this work for 10 minutes. |
| E．When you sort papers, do the laundry or do the dishes, be fully there. |
| F．You don’t always have to do just one thing at a time in silence. |
If you want to have a garden full of life and motion, you have to attract some wildlife.
It’s not as difficult as it may sound. Your garden will attract insects, bugs, birds and mammals.
Provide food.
Provide some shelters for wildlife. You need to plant evergreen plants, too, because they are a suitable place for wildlife to take shelter.
Provide water. It’s important to provide water. Some animals can use even your pool to have a bath. Bees love shallow water.
Provide a place for wildlife to raise young. A birdhouse or a pile of brush can be a nice place for wildlife to raise their young. It’s good to have climber-covered walls and fences to increase the possibilities not only for raising children, but also for feeding, nesting, roosting and hibernating.
| A．It’s advisable to have the grass. |
| B．Keep invasive species away. |
| C．Silence won’t bother you anymore and you won’t be alone. |
| D．It’s reasonable to keep native species. |
| E．Kill invasive species as soon as it appears. |
| F．This can be as simple as placing a bird feeder. |
| G．You can have a fountain and a small artificial pond. |
| A．Appreciate what you have right now |
| B．And if you find yourself repeating negative junk, stop |
| C．It does the opposite |
| D．Express gratitude all the time |
| E．Well, the following are some tips to help you with this particular concern |
| F．Instead of doing something just for the sake of doing it |
| G．Words that stress you and make you feel worthless should definitely be removed |
Everyone wants to perform well at school. Add these tips to your life and you should be on the right track to being a top student!
Taking notes is important. You don’t need to write down every single word your teacher says but write down what he or she writes on the board, or any special fact you think you might need for a test.
Don’t skip school. You will be missing out on stuff.
Always ask questions.
| A．Be prepared. |
| B．Write in your own words. |
| C．Staying organized will be helpful. |
| D．Keep a good attitude towards things. |
| E．There is no shame in needing some help. |
| F．It is true that you could make up the work. |
| G．Pay attention to everything the teacher says. |
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