NYU Plog🪻｜Becoming a High-Energy Person
After studying at NYU for so long, I suddenly realized how amazing I am! It's hard to imagine how I've survived this journey. These past three months, I've basically had exams every week—finishing one test, barely having a day or two to catch my breath, before diving into studying for the next one.
My Journey to Higher Energy
Recently, I've been working incredibly hard to adjust my daily rhythm because I desperately want to become a high-energy person! This way, my day can be divided into multiple productive time blocks where I can efficiently complete various tasks. I'd love to share my experiments with you all and hope you'll join the discussion in the comments with your effective methods too:
🌟 Don't Force Yourself When You're Not Ready
Stop forcing yourself to do things you don't want to do in the moment! Like studying when you're sleepy—it's truly ineffective! Instead, take a 10-20 minute nap and don't feel guilty about it. ❌ This isn't wasting time—it's helping you restore energy! Only after recovering your energy can you complete tasks more efficiently.
🌟 Sleep Quality > Sleep Duration
The length of your sleep doesn't equal sleep quality. You must work on improving your sleep quality! Try listening to soothing music before bed, or practice pre-sleep meditation or bedtime yoga to adjust your breathing 🧘♀️. Also, choose softer, skin-friendly blankets and pillows. My previous MUJI blanket was too light, so I switched to a thicker silk comforter from Vesta. In winter, I definitely prefer blankets with a bit more weight—they make me feel more secure when I sleep.
🌟 Focus on Process, Not Results
Let go and just do it without obsessing over results! I discovered that I was constantly fixating on potential outcomes and anxious about negative results. While I should have been focusing on studying, my thoughts would drift to worrying about outcomes, ultimately fulfilling my own negative prophecies. If something bad has already happened, trust that things will turn around! Putting your energy into the process will yield better results than putting energy into anxiety about outcomes.
Final Thoughts
I hope everyone can become a high-energy person with abundant vitality!
What methods have you tried to boost your energy levels? Share your experiences in the comments below! ⬇️
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