This really resonated with me! I am such a future oriented person and I am constantly thinking about what I could be doing now to make my future easier. I have been going to a mindfulness workshop for a couple weeks that has really been challenging me to live in the moment more. It has been really good though! I have been trying to sit outside by the river or under a tree between my classes to just sit and enjoy nature or people watch instead of working working working every minute of the day.
I had a similar experience with my partner when we first began dating. I would always internally be frustrated at how inefficient he was with how he approached things, I always had this urge to help him systemise and plan out everything. I very quickly realised that as a person he just functioned better as he was and systems arnt meant for everyone. Infact, his zen approach to life ended up teaching me to slow down too and to just take certain things as they come. His calm balanced my hyper. Ive become a much more in the moment, spontaneous girlie and now we're only 10 mins late to everything instead of 30, compromise XD.
Also, I have always been someone who enjoyed being present and in the moment in day to day mundane things, i love observing people on a walk or sitting in a waiting room with a quiet mind. So when i started listening to more podcasts or audiobooks during my mundane activities like riding the subway, i immediately hated it but couldn’t understand why. I thought there was something wrong with me. I'm only just realising that my mind just felt overwhelmed and couldnt breathe. Thats wild haha.
Dear Beatrice i just finished your last video and just subscribed to your substack, this is the first blog i read in a veeery long time and i really enjoyed it, more than i thought i would. Ive been looking for ways to, as you said, consume content in a more consious way and this is perfect, thank u<3 waiting for the next one
I am definitely a future-oriented person, especially when it comes to money. I have a budget planner so that I can plan out my expenses even a few months in advance.
However, I am trying to become more present-oriented and enjoy the time I have left of this last year of my training before I graduate. I will also be striving to pass extra exams to get the qualification for International Business Communication Specialist. As a foreigner in a very demanding environment with my German native speakers in class, I try my best to remind myself that I don't have to graduate at the top of my class (though it would be very cool and hella impressive AND iconic) and to not beat myself up for the current grades I have where I'm at risk of not reaching the average I want (mental health has been deteriorating). I try to remind myself to just make sure to pass the exams and get the qualification I need for my next steps in my career.
Something I want to stop productiv-ising are the daily tasks I have on my games every day. At some moments, daily tasks in my favourite games have felt like a chore, which shouldn't be like that and games are there to be enjoyed. My schoolwork has forced me to skip a few days of gaming a few times and I felt as if I was missing out on getting the currency to get characters I want (eg primogems on Genshin Impact). But it has become better.
My favourite video game is Genshin Impact which I have been hooked on for over four years now. I just love the story, I love the scenery, the exploration of the open world of Teyvat, I love the characters and fighting bosses, to see the amount of damage a character makes once I build them (leveling up both the character and their talents aka skills, weapon, artifacts), I love the big beautiful yearly events we get to participate in (like Lantern Rite around February). The story is becoming darker and more intense the more regions and nations get released. Currently, we are in the middle of the main quest in the nation of Pyro (Natlan, pyro - fire element) and it's so good! Genshin Impact is the only game ever to make me stay. I could talk about this game for hours istg haha!
I struggle with the productivity monster. My partner is incredibly *inefficient* and it sometimes takes all my effort to be okay with taking the hypothetical scenic route. It was definitely a learned behavior on my part -- I grew up being pushed towards perfection and efficiency -- so it's been a journey learning how to slow down! This was a great reminder.
This is so relatable! I always plan and organise things so I can do things efficiently and I hate delays. Planning is definitely an important part of life however I am trying to learn spontaneity and let the other person take the lead. Maybe some days we change what we want for dinner last minute but those are also the days we create memories. However, yes in terms of work I agree things need to be efficient and on time. I believe with our loved ones we can focus on experiences instead of efficiency.
This was super interesting to read! Lately I've also been trying to make sure that there is at least a little bit of time in my day when I'm just doing nothing at all—I like to take my time stretching in the evening with nothing else going on. I'm pretty present-oriented overall (though I'll be the first to admit that I linger too much on the past). As for video games, my favorite is Night in the Woods! <3
Gosh I feel like I wrote that 😂 I'm a film student of 21 years old in Brazil, and to make movies you NEED to constantly plan everything you do. You have to take notes on what happened, what's happening and what will happen all the time, and that job is always mine. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it! But it also makes me anxious sometimes because I'm always thinking ahead and missing the present sometimes. I think the worst part actually is when you need other people to think ahead just like you 'cause you depend on them, but they don't think ahead and then you look like the monster. My mom keep saying that me thinking one week ahead ain't healthy (she doesn't know I've got the whole month planned), but I've realized I work better like that than if I didn't plan. I just have to balance things a little bit but I'll be okay (We'll be okay 😂).
This really resonated with me! I am such a future oriented person and I am constantly thinking about what I could be doing now to make my future easier. I have been going to a mindfulness workshop for a couple weeks that has really been challenging me to live in the moment more. It has been really good though! I have been trying to sit outside by the river or under a tree between my classes to just sit and enjoy nature or people watch instead of working working working every minute of the day.
Wow! I feel so seen right now!
I had a similar experience with my partner when we first began dating. I would always internally be frustrated at how inefficient he was with how he approached things, I always had this urge to help him systemise and plan out everything. I very quickly realised that as a person he just functioned better as he was and systems arnt meant for everyone. Infact, his zen approach to life ended up teaching me to slow down too and to just take certain things as they come. His calm balanced my hyper. Ive become a much more in the moment, spontaneous girlie and now we're only 10 mins late to everything instead of 30, compromise XD.
Also, I have always been someone who enjoyed being present and in the moment in day to day mundane things, i love observing people on a walk or sitting in a waiting room with a quiet mind. So when i started listening to more podcasts or audiobooks during my mundane activities like riding the subway, i immediately hated it but couldn’t understand why. I thought there was something wrong with me. I'm only just realising that my mind just felt overwhelmed and couldnt breathe. Thats wild haha.
Loved this read Beatrice!
I JUST FINISHED 4000 WEEKS CAN CONFIRM IT’S LIFECHANGING
I’ve been following your writing for a few years worth of emails. Two things:
1) I love the shift to substack - it’s nice that it’s interactive and I don’t mind seeking out your posts.
2) This is a huge mindset shift from the early days! I’m looking forward to riding this wave away toward mindfulness with you :)
Hey! I just recently found your youtube, IG, and now your substack! Thanks for leaving these 3 up and viewable!
• I find that I just want to stop procrastinating everything that needs to be done!
•The video game that I play currently is Hello Kitty Island Adventure. I cannot wait for the Nintendo switch 2 and game chat! It will be so amazing!
•I am a present oriented person, with the future in mind!
I do hope that you continue these substacks! I enjoy reading your thoughts and watching your videos!
Dear Beatrice i just finished your last video and just subscribed to your substack, this is the first blog i read in a veeery long time and i really enjoyed it, more than i thought i would. Ive been looking for ways to, as you said, consume content in a more consious way and this is perfect, thank u<3 waiting for the next one
I am definitely a future-oriented person, especially when it comes to money. I have a budget planner so that I can plan out my expenses even a few months in advance.
However, I am trying to become more present-oriented and enjoy the time I have left of this last year of my training before I graduate. I will also be striving to pass extra exams to get the qualification for International Business Communication Specialist. As a foreigner in a very demanding environment with my German native speakers in class, I try my best to remind myself that I don't have to graduate at the top of my class (though it would be very cool and hella impressive AND iconic) and to not beat myself up for the current grades I have where I'm at risk of not reaching the average I want (mental health has been deteriorating). I try to remind myself to just make sure to pass the exams and get the qualification I need for my next steps in my career.
Something I want to stop productiv-ising are the daily tasks I have on my games every day. At some moments, daily tasks in my favourite games have felt like a chore, which shouldn't be like that and games are there to be enjoyed. My schoolwork has forced me to skip a few days of gaming a few times and I felt as if I was missing out on getting the currency to get characters I want (eg primogems on Genshin Impact). But it has become better.
My favourite video game is Genshin Impact which I have been hooked on for over four years now. I just love the story, I love the scenery, the exploration of the open world of Teyvat, I love the characters and fighting bosses, to see the amount of damage a character makes once I build them (leveling up both the character and their talents aka skills, weapon, artifacts), I love the big beautiful yearly events we get to participate in (like Lantern Rite around February). The story is becoming darker and more intense the more regions and nations get released. Currently, we are in the middle of the main quest in the nation of Pyro (Natlan, pyro - fire element) and it's so good! Genshin Impact is the only game ever to make me stay. I could talk about this game for hours istg haha!
Hope you doing good with everything that's happened in Spain 🙏
I struggle with the productivity monster. My partner is incredibly *inefficient* and it sometimes takes all my effort to be okay with taking the hypothetical scenic route. It was definitely a learned behavior on my part -- I grew up being pushed towards perfection and efficiency -- so it's been a journey learning how to slow down! This was a great reminder.
Enjoyed this write-up! I definitely am trying to focus more on living in the moment. Take care. :)
This is so relatable! I always plan and organise things so I can do things efficiently and I hate delays. Planning is definitely an important part of life however I am trying to learn spontaneity and let the other person take the lead. Maybe some days we change what we want for dinner last minute but those are also the days we create memories. However, yes in terms of work I agree things need to be efficient and on time. I believe with our loved ones we can focus on experiences instead of efficiency.
This was super interesting to read! Lately I've also been trying to make sure that there is at least a little bit of time in my day when I'm just doing nothing at all—I like to take my time stretching in the evening with nothing else going on. I'm pretty present-oriented overall (though I'll be the first to admit that I linger too much on the past). As for video games, my favorite is Night in the Woods! <3
Gosh I feel like I wrote that 😂 I'm a film student of 21 years old in Brazil, and to make movies you NEED to constantly plan everything you do. You have to take notes on what happened, what's happening and what will happen all the time, and that job is always mine. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it! But it also makes me anxious sometimes because I'm always thinking ahead and missing the present sometimes. I think the worst part actually is when you need other people to think ahead just like you 'cause you depend on them, but they don't think ahead and then you look like the monster. My mom keep saying that me thinking one week ahead ain't healthy (she doesn't know I've got the whole month planned), but I've realized I work better like that than if I didn't plan. I just have to balance things a little bit but I'll be okay (We'll be okay 😂).