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Post by mwinner123 on Apr 7, 2014 21:44:00 GMT -6
I don't know about anyone else, but I chuckled at the idea of actually getting a specific amount of sleep every night, especially 8 complete hours. As a student, we are continually bombarded with assignments, homework, test, etc. and are sometimes lucky to even get 5-6 hours of sleep during a night. I do understand what he is saying, but I personally think the "rituals" are concerned with very specific activities that are able to be accomplished every day at the same time, such as walking around the block, taking the trash out, etc. However, with the work environment (especially if you are a high level executive), you never know what the day may bring, and whenever that specific ritual needs to be accomplished, you're left with a dilemma of which activity to accomplish first, especially with both are equally important. Truthfully, it all comes down to simply being organized, making time for things that are important to you and your success, and prioritizing your tasks and activities effectively. We are all busy, but we are all given the same amount of time every day. Therefore, it is up to us to stay organized, stay motivated, and stay ahead in everything we set our minds to.
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Post by nataliedodds on Apr 8, 2014 9:34:41 GMT -6
This video really makes a lot of sense that can help us in our daily lives. Rituals seem somewhat hard to form, but once they are formed they can be of great help and value. I definitely need to get in the routine of going to bed earlier. I wonder why it's so hard for me to get up sometimes, but I don't put the emphasis on sleeping that I should. It's amazing how much better I feel after a good nights sleep. I also write down in my planner a to-do list for each day, which helps me accomplish my daily goals.
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Post by kati3 on Apr 8, 2014 13:12:44 GMT -6
I would like to create some daily rituals to get into better shape. Maybe if I was to get myself into a workout routine, it would feel more routine than a burden. I will have more energy to workout because I dont waste so much energy dreading it. I like this video and agree that we should all have good and strict routines to maximize our time and our energy.
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Post by jessicaratelle on Apr 10, 2014 15:47:28 GMT -6
I agree with this video. So often, espeically as students, we can feel overwhelmed and totally boggled down. We spread ourselves too thin. Those who are still getting things done even when they have so much going on have it figured out. I like the ritualistic view point. When something is routine, you will get it done no matter how busy you are. I agree that sleep is a priority. I also like how the speaker focuses on the single most important activity first thing in the morning. Keeping the list is another very good idea in helping to remember your thoughts. I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
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Post by jjohnson on Apr 11, 2014 8:14:40 GMT -6
In today’s complex, and often chaotic, world, we must always find ways to increase productivity. We always have something to do and never seem to have enough time to get these things done. This video is offers ideas on how to handle situations and improve your days; make them productive and efficient. His first tip is getting a full 8 hours of sleep, and while this may be the most important, it is almost the least likely tip to work. I can’t sleep that long, and if I could I would spend the entire next day feeling annoyed with myself that I slept so late, especially when I know that I have things to do. Even if I don’t accomplish all of my goals for the day, I still like to feel that I made an effort to do so.
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Post by jsherman on Apr 13, 2014 14:33:25 GMT -6
He is right. A lot of people have this mentality of " I am so busy during the day, how can I do what I need to do after work" . I have it as well. However, we as humans know what best works for us. We know what we can and can't do. We also know what we can do but our mind just constantly talks us out of it. This is what he is saying. Develop a routine that allows you to get what needs to be done, done. Yes work is priority but so is our health and mental well-being. We might not see it as clear now, but it is. All of this hard work wont pay off if we are suffering mentally and physically from the stress and exhaustion work caused.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Apr 14, 2014 22:45:28 GMT -6
Honestly, this video really just touched on a lot of things I already knew. For example, I always keep an assignment pad to help keep track of personal, school, and work related activities and try to make a note of which ones I need to accomplish at which times. I also try to write down new things that come up so I won’t forget anything. In addition, I know it’s good to get 8 hours of sleep a night but I definitely feel like if I can’t fall asleep, I’d rather spend my time awake trying to be productive instead of tossing around all night. I think what the speaker is trying to get at is that organizing your life will create success but there are more ways to do that than just in the ways that he listed.
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Post by chelsearickett on Apr 15, 2014 23:35:06 GMT -6
I don't like the term "ritual". I prefer habit. Going to bed at a certain time at night, or working out at a certain time of day on certain days of the week can definitely organize your time and life. Maybe that's what this video should have been about. Time management. Essentially that's what it is. Setting aside time for certain necessities and leaving the rest to your will.
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Post by gkboone on Apr 17, 2014 10:01:45 GMT -6
I definitely fall short when it comes to keeping myself productive everyday. As a student and full time worker, I always have so much on my plate. He is right about needing a good night of rest in order to be productive. Missing out on sleep creates a sluggish, non-productive feeling automatically.
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Post by dnewson on Apr 20, 2014 19:52:32 GMT -6
This video provides good suggestions on how to stay on track by having rituals. I must say that I have attempted to have set rituals but sometimes life just get's in the way and my plans have to change. But at least by having planned rituals you may be better able to accomplish some of your tasks.
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Post by ken9390 on Apr 21, 2014 16:58:59 GMT -6
I feel that this video is extremely useful and practical. I completely agree with him when he says nothing is more fundamentally important than getting 8 hours of sleep a night. This is the basis for how you feel the next day, and how productive you will be. While this process is oversimplified, it can be put to practical use.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 22, 2014 14:24:29 GMT -6
My everyday life is a ritual. I do believe that I can benefit from taking some of this video's advice. In college, it is very difficult to go to bed at a decent time. I have been trying to work on this, but I find myself so exhausted throughout the day that I often take naps and am then wired and cannot go to sleep until 2 in the morning. This semester, I started going to bed at about 10:30 and it was so much easier for me to get up in the morning. But, once the semester got busy, I have to break this habit and I am really trying to get it back. Taking naps throughout the day is a terrible thing and I need to break that. I tend to make a to-do list every morning and find myself continuously adding things to my list, but never scratching anything off. I need to take steps to become more productive ritualistic if I ever want to create a healthy lifestyle.
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Post by sdoescher on Apr 24, 2014 8:48:50 GMT -6
This is certainly a helpful video. Turning tasks into rituals to reduce the energy it takes to complete them is wise. I too have seen some people who are able to get a lot done seemingly easily. I have also found that some of my most productive times are those that are scheduled. Once one task is complete I can then move forward to another one. This was definitely a helpful video.
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Post by susiekaz on Apr 25, 2014 12:44:07 GMT -6
This video was totally right! In everyone's life there are so many different things you want to do but feel you can't do. An example could be running or exercising. It is so much easier to do things and at the same time harder to break the habit if you make them a ritual. If you don't have to talk yourself into it and as the speaker said, "use that extra energy," it just happens with out any thought. The task becomes a habit or ritual.
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Post by robertnicholson on Apr 27, 2014 18:47:03 GMT -6
Do not procrastinate. That is the underlying message here. I do it all of the time and its a waste of time. I will say i cannot do this until this (often unimportant task) is done. Earlier there was a women talking about how it can be productive as long as you are doing something. But if what you are doing is complete-ally useless then it is highly in-efficient.
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