Multitasking and low blood sugar are my willpower vampires. When I had multiple projects at once, especially during finals, I could get overwhelmed easily. I have been having some blood sugar problems since December and that affects my mood and willpower a lot when it's in the worse stages, but it's something that I have been working on improving.
Of the ones on this list the one that is the biggest struggle for me is multitasking. I have never been able to do two things at once. Making decisions can also be a tough one for me as I think it can probably be for anyone. I generally know the decisions I should make, but choosing to do them is much more difficult.
Multitasking and sleep deprivation are my “willpower vampires.” When I have several things going at once or I take on too much and it adds a lot of extra stress to my body and overwhelms me. It often leads to me not having the willpower or drive to do anything at all. In many instances it also leads to sleep deprivation, as I usually end up staying up trying to tackle everything and neglecting the fact that my body needs sleep. Maybe my “willpower vampire” is just multitasking, which then leads to other problems.
Sleep deprivation is the most powerful and common willpower vampire that I encounter. Last semester, I made a goal to stop eating fast food as much as I was at the time. This goal was easy to achieve most days, but it was more difficult to fight temptation when I was sleep deprived. Eating out was easier than going to the cafeteria or the UC, and when I was tired and hungry, all I wanted to do was hit the McDonald’s drive-through then cocoon myself in my dorm room with a good movie and some chicken nuggets. I also fought the sleep deprivation vampire when I decided to cut back on caffeine. When I am tired, my willpower practically disappears, and I find myself falling back into unhealthy habits.
I feel that making decisions is my biggest “willpower vampire”. I am often very indecisive and especially in school I find myself procrastinating papers if I am undecided on what topic or prompt I would like to work off of. Restraining impulses could also be one of my “willpower vampires” because I often find it hard to say no to hanging out with my friends when sometimes I know that I should be doing homework instead.
My biggest is easily sleep deprivation. I always feel super drained, and when I get little sleep, I can't focus as well, and I don't have enough energy to get through the whole day. Of course, I do things to mitigate the effects of sleep deprivation. Primarily, I take power naps. I prefer not to nap longer than forty-five minutes at a time. I also try not to stay up too late, and avoid caffeine past noon. I also turn of my devices. These don't always help my insomnia, but more than often, I notice a positive change.
Sleep deprivation is my biggest willpower vampire as well. Power naps are also my best friend! I know some people advise against naps, but I have found that it gives me the boost that I need to maintain productivity throughout the day.
I would say my biggest is resisting impulses. I love to do a lot of different things and I love to eat. I can have a lot of trouble sometimes staying on one task or deciding on the right thing to eat. I would say a close second is sleep deprivation. I sometimes don't get enough sleep at night and it can rune the whole upcoming day.
Making decisions is very likely my "willpower vampire". You can ask not only my family who have witnessed my hesitation and unwillingness to make decisions, but also my friends and people who make a frequent appearance in my life.You do not have to know me very well to know I refuse to make decisions, mostly because I don't want to hinder somebody else or do something that will affect other people badly.
I would say that making decisions is my "willpower vampire". I am a very indecisive person when it comes to most things. Whether it be where or what I want to eat, which outfit to wear, or even which piece of homework I should do first I struggle with making the decision. Many times I turn to someone else to make the final decision or put it off for later.
I also struggle with making decisions whether they are big decisions or small decisions. I often get a quarter and do heads or tails to make my decisions for me or ask a ton of people for their opinions.
Making decisions and Multitasking are my biggest and oldest Vampires. I definitely get decision paralysis which sucks. I take 10 minutes to order something at a restaurant and once I pick an item I'll never get anything else. I might be misinterpreting the multitasking, but I get distracted a lot. I procrastinate like nobody's business and I quite frankly don't know how I haven't failed any of my classes yet.
Making decisions is my willpower Dracula 100%. I have my moments with the rest of the options, but when it comes to making decisions, I sink into my seat. When it comes to actively having to choose between two options or more, a fight breaks loose inside my head. Whether it is choosing between my favorite candy or what chores I have to do first throughout the day, I have to imagine every scenario possible. I analyze whatever I am choosing between, just to find out what would truly happen if I do choose it and vice versa. Making decisions can be difficult emotionally sometimes, especially if that decision can harm you or the people around you. Same thing goes for deciding what is best for yourself and the others who depend on that decision as well. It takes lots of time and energy to weigh out your options and things can become overloaded in your head.
I think the greatest willpower vampire in my life currently is sleep deprivation. There were a lot of times last semester I had to stop studying because I was so tired that I was not comprehending any of the information I was trying to consume. I would stare at the same flash card for fifteen minutes at times and still not be able to remember what I had just been looking at. Because of this, I hope to cultivate and maintain a healthier sleep schedule in the upcoming school year
Multitasking is definitely my biggest struggle out of these options, or as the book puts it, it is my willpower vampire. I can do a single thing at a time, and do it well enough, maybe even two if they're simple tasks. Anything more than that though and nothing is getting done, I'll get overwhelmed, and frustrated. It's sometimes, but not often an issue while doing homework or studying, mostly because you don't need to do them at the exact same time and can alternate between different classes. An example of a situation where multitasking haunts me most is cooking. It's not bad in simple dishes but in more complicated foods you often have multiple things you need to check for at once. Especially if you are as forgetful as I am having to get out and prep ingredients you should have already prepared. Often while stirring a pot, and doing mental math to figure out how many tablespoons are in a half cup because you lost your measuring cup.
All of these vampires seem to be sucking my soul when I think about it! And they all sort of working tandem with each other, but if I had to pick one...I would say Impulse Control. At least lately that's been my greatest hurdle. Not being able to slow down and focus on what is really important has been sort of plaguing my mind, and it is only recently I realize how much better off I will be once I stake my Dracula. (Stoker don't fail me now!) I think my inability to control my actions is to blame for my severe Multitasking issues, juggling so many Wild Roses and Garlic Flowers that none can seem to make it in the coffin! (That worked better in my head...They keep vampires at bay? Ehhh?? Okay, I'll stop...maybe) This also can explain my Sleep issues, because doing so much at once forces me to stay up into the Twilight and keep myself going until I'm practically running on fumes! That's why I have decided to take it easier on myself. I'm learning to say no and to put what's important first. No more staying up until 3 AM and taking on more than I can handle. It just isn't worth it.
The "vampire" that is in my life the most is restraining impulses. Impulses of all sorts. One big impulse is my mouth. If you don't already know this, I am loud and obnoxious. I tend to say things before I think about them. This is something I view as a vampire in my life but I also see it as good in a way. Many people have thoughts that should be said or things that they wish they let people know, good or bad. I feel that I have told the people in my life my true feelings because when I get an impulse to tell someone how I feel about them, I tell them and I don't wait. The other "vampire" that I deal with is sleep deprivation. In cross country we have to wake up really early every morning and I am not the best at getting to bed when I should. This is for many reasons but mostly due to my teammates and me hanging out. I have gotten better as I have aged but this is still a "vampire" in my life.
Multitasking and low blood sugar are my willpower vampires. When I had multiple projects at once, especially during finals, I could get overwhelmed easily. I have been having some blood sugar problems since December and that affects my mood and willpower a lot when it's in the worse stages, but it's something that I have been working on improving.
ReplyDeleteOf the ones on this list the one that is the biggest struggle for me is multitasking. I have never been able to do two things at once. Making decisions can also be a tough one for me as I think it can probably be for anyone. I generally know the decisions I should make, but choosing to do them is much more difficult.
ReplyDeleteMultitasking and sleep deprivation are my “willpower vampires.” When I have several things going at once or I take on too much and it adds a lot of extra stress to my body and overwhelms me. It often leads to me not having the willpower or drive to do anything at all. In many instances it also leads to sleep deprivation, as I usually end up staying up trying to tackle everything and neglecting the fact that my body needs sleep. Maybe my “willpower vampire” is just multitasking, which then leads to other problems.
ReplyDeleteSleep deprivation is the most powerful and common willpower vampire that I encounter. Last semester, I made a goal to stop eating fast food as much as I was at the time. This goal was easy to achieve most days, but it was more difficult to fight temptation when I was sleep deprived. Eating out was easier than going to the cafeteria or the UC, and when I was tired and hungry, all I wanted to do was hit the McDonald’s drive-through then cocoon myself in my dorm room with a good movie and some chicken nuggets. I also fought the sleep deprivation vampire when I decided to cut back on caffeine. When I am tired, my willpower practically disappears, and I find myself falling back into unhealthy habits.
ReplyDeleteI feel that making decisions is my biggest “willpower vampire”. I am often very indecisive and especially in school I find myself procrastinating papers if I am undecided on what topic or prompt I would like to work off of. Restraining impulses could also be one of my “willpower vampires” because I often find it hard to say no to hanging out with my friends when sometimes I know that I should be doing homework instead.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest is easily sleep deprivation. I always feel super drained, and when I get little sleep, I can't focus as well, and I don't have enough energy to get through the whole day. Of course, I do things to mitigate the effects of sleep deprivation. Primarily, I take power naps. I prefer not to nap longer than forty-five minutes at a time. I also try not to stay up too late, and avoid caffeine past noon. I also turn of my devices. These don't always help my insomnia, but more than often, I notice a positive change.
ReplyDeleteSleep deprivation is my biggest willpower vampire as well. Power naps are also my best friend! I know some people advise against naps, but I have found that it gives me the boost that I need to maintain productivity throughout the day.
DeleteI would say my biggest is resisting impulses. I love to do a lot of different things and I love to eat. I can have a lot of trouble sometimes staying on one task or deciding on the right thing to eat. I would say a close second is sleep deprivation. I sometimes don't get enough sleep at night and it can rune the whole upcoming day.
ReplyDeleteMaking decisions is very likely my "willpower vampire". You can ask not only my family who have witnessed my hesitation and unwillingness to make decisions, but also my friends and people who make a frequent appearance in my life.You do not have to know me very well to know I refuse to make decisions, mostly because I don't want to hinder somebody else or do something that will affect other people badly.
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DeleteI would say that making decisions is my "willpower vampire". I am a very indecisive person when it comes to most things. Whether it be where or what I want to eat, which outfit to wear, or even which piece of homework I should do first I struggle with making the decision. Many times I turn to someone else to make the final decision or put it off for later.
ReplyDeleteI also struggle with making decisions whether they are big decisions or small decisions. I often get a quarter and do heads or tails to make my decisions for me or ask a ton of people for their opinions.
DeleteMaking decisions and Multitasking are my biggest and oldest Vampires. I definitely get decision paralysis which sucks. I take 10 minutes to order something at a restaurant and once I pick an item I'll never get anything else. I might be misinterpreting the multitasking, but I get distracted a lot. I procrastinate like nobody's business and I quite frankly don't know how I haven't failed any of my classes yet.
ReplyDeleteMaking decisions is my willpower Dracula 100%. I have my moments with the rest of the options, but when it comes to making decisions, I sink into my seat. When it comes to actively having to choose between two options or more, a fight breaks loose inside my head. Whether it is choosing between my favorite candy or what chores I have to do first throughout the day, I have to imagine every scenario possible. I analyze whatever I am choosing between, just to find out what would truly happen if I do choose it and vice versa. Making decisions can be difficult emotionally sometimes, especially if that decision can harm you or the people around you. Same thing goes for deciding what is best for yourself and the others who depend on that decision as well. It takes lots of time and energy to weigh out your options and things can become overloaded in your head.
ReplyDeleteI think the greatest willpower vampire in my life currently is sleep deprivation. There were a lot of times last semester I had to stop studying because I was so tired that I was not comprehending any of the information I was trying to consume. I would stare at the same flash card for fifteen minutes at times and still not be able to remember what I had just been looking at. Because of this, I hope to cultivate and maintain a healthier sleep schedule in the upcoming school year
ReplyDeleteMultitasking is definitely my biggest struggle out of these options, or as the book puts it, it is my willpower vampire. I can do a single thing at a time, and do it well enough, maybe even two if they're simple tasks. Anything more than that though and nothing is getting done, I'll get overwhelmed, and frustrated. It's sometimes, but not often an issue while doing homework or studying, mostly because you don't need to do them at the exact same time and can alternate between different classes. An example of a situation where multitasking haunts me most is cooking. It's not bad in simple dishes but in more complicated foods you often have multiple things you need to check for at once. Especially if you are as forgetful as I am having to get out and prep ingredients you should have already prepared. Often while stirring a pot, and doing mental math to figure out how many tablespoons are in a half cup because you lost your measuring cup.
ReplyDeleteAll of these vampires seem to be sucking my soul when I think about it! And they all sort of working tandem with each other, but if I had to pick one...I would say Impulse Control. At least lately that's been my greatest hurdle. Not being able to slow down and focus on what is really important has been sort of plaguing my mind, and it is only recently I realize how much better off I will be once I stake my Dracula. (Stoker don't fail me now!) I think my inability to control my actions is to blame for my severe Multitasking issues, juggling so many Wild Roses and Garlic Flowers that none can seem to make it in the coffin! (That worked better in my head...They keep vampires at bay? Ehhh?? Okay, I'll stop...maybe) This also can explain my Sleep issues, because doing so much at once forces me to stay up into the Twilight and keep myself going until I'm practically running on fumes! That's why I have decided to take it easier on myself. I'm learning to say no and to put what's important first. No more staying up until 3 AM and taking on more than I can handle. It just isn't worth it.
ReplyDeleteThe "vampire" that is in my life the most is restraining impulses. Impulses of all sorts. One big impulse is my mouth. If you don't already know this, I am loud and obnoxious. I tend to say things before I think about them. This is something I view as a vampire in my life but I also see it as good in a way. Many people have thoughts that should be said or things that they wish they let people know, good or bad. I feel that I have told the people in my life my true feelings because when I get an impulse to tell someone how I feel about them, I tell them and I don't wait. The other "vampire" that I deal with is sleep deprivation. In cross country we have to wake up really early every morning and I am not the best at getting to bed when I should. This is for many reasons but mostly due to my teammates and me hanging out. I have gotten better as I have aged but this is still a "vampire" in my life.
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