I usually tend to put off things until I absolutely have to do them. It probably sounds familiar to anyone who has ever had homework. This week I have been pounded with end of term projects and assignments, most of them are due on Monday. Knowing myself, I started to dread Sunday night when I would be up late trying to get everything done. I made a goal to have my Sunday completely free and get all my project done before that day so I could spend time with my wife and family.
On Tuesday I decided to take on my information systems 303 final project. I finished 4 hours later feeling accomplished and relieved. I focused big time during those 4 hours, no Facebook, no Instagram, and no TV. I just did it and it was awesome! Now I just have to tackle the MCOM 320 final project and I will be free. I realized that not procrastinating and following a plan makes you free in the future. If I can get everything done today I will be free on Friday and Saturday to do other things that I enjoy, instead of doing those things now and dreading my final projects.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
Buy Experiences, Not Things
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/10/buy-experiences/381132/
I read an interesting article this week that explained how buying experiences can make us happier than buying things. The article also talks about how a wandering mind is not a happy one, if the mind has experiences it can think back on it is happier. Now money is not essential for happiness, and not all experiences have to be bought. I do agree with the article though. Going and maybe paying for an activity with friends or family can be more satisfying than buying something. Buying things can bring temporary happiness, but I feel like experiences bring happiness for the rest of our lives.
My wife often talk and remember our honeymoon, and other vacations and activities we have done. Thinking back on past experiences and talking about them with others brings back memories and happiness. I do however like to buy new things, and I am very happy with my purchase of a new phone, that happiness fades away soon though. So let us seek out activities and experiences we can have with others, it will make us happier for years to come.
Have a great week everyone!
I read an interesting article this week that explained how buying experiences can make us happier than buying things. The article also talks about how a wandering mind is not a happy one, if the mind has experiences it can think back on it is happier. Now money is not essential for happiness, and not all experiences have to be bought. I do agree with the article though. Going and maybe paying for an activity with friends or family can be more satisfying than buying something. Buying things can bring temporary happiness, but I feel like experiences bring happiness for the rest of our lives.
My wife often talk and remember our honeymoon, and other vacations and activities we have done. Thinking back on past experiences and talking about them with others brings back memories and happiness. I do however like to buy new things, and I am very happy with my purchase of a new phone, that happiness fades away soon though. So let us seek out activities and experiences we can have with others, it will make us happier for years to come.
Have a great week everyone!
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