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Default Dec 17, 2020 at 03:46 PM
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One of my commitment is to hit the bed by 10.30 pm. Last night I was studying and got too involved. I reminded it’s time for bed and nothing stopping me to carryover it tomorrow. But the compulsion was so strong that I continued till 1 pm.

Similarly I often get involved with exercise(bike, hike, rarely weights) too long on some days. On others, I get too absorbed by a project that I end up missing my workout.

On some projects I have digressed to dive so deep that it wasn’t relevant anymore, and it almost cost my job. Like I am making a presentation about TV program scheduling but somehow got into aspect of transmission way deep into particle physics.

Part of the problem could be my deep held belief. Since childhood I have been suggested importance of study. I developed high regards for my health after some experiences. Perhaps I hold many things in high regards but discipline and routine despite of accepting the fact it’s practical and productive. Also it’s evident, because I didn’t have a good sleep last night, I am irritable, not productive and not much interested in the same study today. Tomorrow(or next week) I will recover but again may give into another impulse.

I may also have a fear that I may not have the same flow(enthusiasm) tomorrow.

In conclusion I have a bad tendency of overdoing tasks. I am looking for both a philosophical and psychological foundation to enable my sincerity to schedule and keep a fine balance between priorities and pleasure.

Anything, suggestions, references to books, articles will help.

PS: I was unable to find any good suggestions from google.
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Default Dec 17, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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Dear tsorab,

I can definitely identify with what you wrote about overdoing tasks from my own personal experience. Although the details of our lives are quite different, I can in fact identify with many of things you write about. Since I am not a doctor or medical professional, I cannot offer advice that you or anyone could or should rely upon.

What helps me personally when struggling against obstacles you mentioned is to aim for improvement rather to completely solve the difficulty. It is hard for me to put this into words. Instead of aiming at 100% I aim to do anything more than zero each day to remove the obstacle. In this I can see progress which helps motivate me. This has helped me with overdoing tasks.

Hopefully others here will have better words for you than my poor words! I am so sorry I could not be helpful to you.

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen
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Default Dec 18, 2020 at 02:06 AM
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I am not trying to diagnosed you but have you ever been evaluated for adhd, ocd or a perfectionist sort of thing?

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Seems you have common anxiety. If your anxiety goes excessive, see a therapist.

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