In today's society things get done at a rapid pace. Technological advancements have made things much easier for us and as a result we have become somewhat lazy and far less motivated to do things. Why do Maths when you can just use a calculator? Why was your car when you can take it to the car wash? Why clean the house when you can just get a maid? These are the starting points of procrastination, a condition which I know all too well!
While technology is great is some regards, it has allowed society to have low attention spans and a dependency on things that make our lives much easier than they have ever been before. This then results in procrastination.
Many people find in near impossible to beat procrastination but there are actually several methods out there that one can try in order to beat this terrible problem. Here is just one of them. This is call the "Instant Gratification" method and if used correctly, it can be extremely effective so why not try it out?
Here are steps that you need to take in order to motivate yourself and beat that procrastination.
Step 1: Write it Down
The aim of this exercise is to write down as many things as possible that need to be done. Writing things down help them to become visual and more concrete and thus they seem more achievable.
Be as specific as you can when doing this so that you are aware of exactly what you need to do.
Go on, pick up the pen, don't procrastinate partner, DO IT NOW!
Step 2: Categorize and Prioritize
place your tasks into categories based on difficulty and the amount of time it takes to complete that specific task. An example of categories would be simple, medium and large tasks.
e.g. Simple tasks- putting something away or wiping the counter top
Medium tasks- doing the dishes or vacuuming (unless your house is an absolute mess!)
Large tasks- washing the car or mowing the lawn
Step 3: Assign Points
The idea behind this is to give yourself "imaginary points" when you complete a task. Kind of like a "salary" for "work performed".
e.g. 5 points for simple tasks, 10 points for medium tasks and 20 points for large tasks.
Step 4: Choose Rewards
This is the fun part! Choose rewards that can be "purchased" with your points. Some ideas:
Time- every point you make is worth one minute of relaxation time.
Food- every ten points you make are worth a block of chocolate.
Shopping- every fifty points you make are worth one trip to the mall and one small item (don't try this if you know you already overspend, please!)
Step 5: Get to Work
Now that you've worked out a points system and rewards, go on and get that "money"! This should give you the motivation to do something that you may not like very much knowing that there will be a pay-off in the end.
If done right, this system could work extremely well. This is due to the fact that humans have a competitive nature and we love seeing the fruits of our efforts. This is also the reason why a lot of video and computer games use a points system- to reward you for the effort you put in and spark your competitive nature!
Happy Non-Procrastination Everyone!
I saw this on Facebook and it touched me so I'd like to share it with all of you. Enjoy!
The Fun In Fantasy
- French maid: Turn housework into playtime with this classic! You may mess up the house in the process but it will be worth it in the end.
- Naughty nurse: Playing doctor will have you both feeling good again! ;-)
- School girl: Men just love these uniforms! Make him feel as though he's back in high school with this one!
- Police woman: You can never go wrong with a little bit of cops and robbers!
- Race car driver: Rev his engine with this sexy number!
- Bunny suit: Give him a real life bunny to play with. He'll never think of buying a Playboy magazine again!
I have had what could be considered a week from hell! In between multiple assignments, shooting and quarrels with fellow class mates, I have come to truly appreciate the sanctity of Friday. So often we find that we get carried away with the stress of our daily routine but we rarely stop and take a moment to revitalise our bodies, minds and souls and get in touch with the calmer side of life. It is due to this that I have decided to make today's post about chilling out despite tough work and hectic lifestyles so here goes...
Have a long, hot bubble bath
Some people really underestimate the power of a good bath. Never make this mistake! Fill the bathtub with aromatic bubble bath or bath salts and take in the smell and feel of the water as you soak and allow your muscles to relax. This releases tension and will leave you feeling far better than you did before you got into the tub.
Wash your hair
Although this may be a tall order for some people (me included), washing your hair can be very therapeutic and beneficial. This task works better in the shower as the water massages your head but it may work just as well in a bath. For an added treat, add some lavender or tea tree oil to your shampoo to leave your hair feeling clean and your scalp feeling re-energised.
Have a good meal
This works best if you have your favourite meal. For me that would either be pasta, chicken, chocolate or a combination of the three. A good meal will boost your energy levels and leave you feeling ready to take on any challenges you may have coming your way. It may also leave you feeling sleepy and happy.
Light some incense or scented candles
I am a true believer in the benefits of aromatherapy. Having a whole collection of candles, incense and essential oils, this is the stuff that makes me calm down when my g-string is caught in a knot! Also, the flickering flame from the candle will have a soothing effect and thus leave you in a chilled mood.
Play some soothing music
Such music will put your mind at ease and make you feel much more relaxed. Pair this with a good bubble bath, some candles and incense and you should be feeling as good as new.
Watch a movie
Get the popcorn and snacks out and watch a good movie. This may help you fall asleep and will get your mind off the busy week that you've just left behind. Stay away from crappy remakes and stupid movies (cough cough Twilight cough) though, these will just make you tense and leave you feeling cheated.
Have a glass of wine
Wine can be a person's best friend when hard times hit! Sit down with a good glass of wine and just let your mind run free. The week behind you will seem like a distant dream!
Party it away
Sometimes one has a week where all they want to do is go out and dance their troubles away. If this works for you, then by all means go right ahead. However, bear in mind that you do not want the hangover that comes with the party so go slow on the drinks!
Soak you feet
Being on one's feet the whole day can really be draining. You can revitalise your feet by soaking them in a foot spa if you have one available. If not, just add some warm water and epsom salts or bicarbonate of soda to a basin and soak your feet in there. For an added treat you can soak your feet in tea. This will leave your feet feeling soft and it will also take away any odour that may have developed.
Have a good night's rest
This is the best tip that I can give. Due to the fact that I get approximately six hours sleep in a night, I really value my sleep when I do get the chance to have a good night's rest. Nothing makes me feel better than having had a good rest the night before. Unfortunately my neighbors hardly afford me that luxury but that's another topic entirely!
And that is my little nugget of wisdom for today. Good luck with the chilling and remember, the secret to true relaxation is a peaceful spirit. Peace out!
-19 inches to you means the rims on your car
The other day I was at Game (a shop which I despise by the way) and I couldn't find what I was looking for so I approached one of the sales people. Upon telling them what I want, I got the standard blank stare followed by "Hhe". Trying to stop myself from socking this lady in the face I politely asked again to which I got the worst reply one could ever get- "That doesn't not exist M'am". This is what is known as the "It Doesn't Exist" Phenomenon.
I cannot begin to explain how much this statement annoys me. And it seems as though it somehow follows me everywhere I go! To all sales people who may have the urge to say this from time to time, here's a news flash: I would NOT ask you for something that does not exist!
And here's another news flash to everyone else: Just because you are not aware of something, that does NOT mean that it doesn't exist! It may not exist in your world but to everyone else it probably does! Get real!
And to all people out there who might have this retarded logic- Go and educate yourself about the world around you!
Okay, so I know that this is a bit late but give me a break, I had a tiring weekend okay! Anyway, I decided to make this week's Sexy Saturday a homage to celebrity sex tapes. No, I will not be posting up any links or going into any details but I will be naming the ten worst celebrity sex tapes out there in the hopes that freaks out there will take the tip into consideration instead of being curious so here goes!
One factor of life that proves that God is a sadist is the hangover. The throbbing head, the bloodshot eyes and the nausea are enough to make you feel like you are lying right on death's door. But there are solutions to this age-old problem.
When your night out starts by meeting up with Jack Daniels and ends with Jose Cuervo on your lips, there are ways out of the predicament of a hangover the morning after. Here are my tips on curing the worst of hangovers to at least leave you feeling like you can live to see another day.
Powerade
Have a bottle of Powerade before you go to bed. Just to ensure that you don't forget to have some, leave the bottle by your pillow so that when you throw yourself into bed, your energy drink is right beside you. Sure, it will make you pee like a race horse but it will help you out the next morning.
KFC
It's no secret that drinking on an empty tummy will leave you worse for wear. In order to avoid this I would suggest having a Streetwise Two or a Twister meal before a big night out. This way you get to have a delicious meal and save yourself the trauma of a pounding head.
McDonald's
Anyone who has had a good party will know that almost nothing is as satisfying as a Big Mac or Crispy Chicken Deluxe Meal! I don't know what exactly it does to the body but it leaves you feeling much better then you should when you wake up.
The Nasty
A big night out will often leave you with a stranger in your bed. But those of you who do wake up next to a trust-worthy partner will know that both of you are probably in need of an endorphin boost. I doubt you will feel like getting frisky but it would be beneficial to you both if you get it on so go on, just do it!
Greasy Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, chips, fried tomatoes, a cheese griller or two... This is what is needed after several shots the night before. Go for it, it will leave you feeling much better!
Alcohol
Personally I think this is just stupid but given the fact that I have been to many Coloured functions and some of my friends swear by it, one way of curing a hangover is by having more alcohol. I would not advise it but if it works for you, by all means.
Gym/Sauna
Sure, you probably won't want to get on a treadmill the next day but the toxins that previously entered your body need to be released somehow. If you feel as though gym is too much to ask, get your ass to a sauna and sweat the toxins out soldier!
Orange Juice
Orange juice is always a good idea to make one feel better. Pair this with your greasy breakfast and you'll definitely be good to go!
Multivitamins
Take a multivitamin before you go out and have another one with Ibuprofen before you go to bed in order to cure the headache and leave you feeling tons better!
Well now you know! Next time you have a hectic night out, follow these simple tips and you should be feeling as good as you felt before all the alcohol! Good luck!
Today I realised something that enlightened me a bit. I decided to stop lying to myself and embrace the fact that I hate doing housework not only because it sucks but because I hate it. Having friends over has made me realise that I am just not built like other people. In my flat, things can stay on the floor for weeks on end simply because of the fact that I don't find the need to pick them up. One may figure that this is not much of a problem seeing as I live alone but there is a slight issue that needs to be addressed here. Am I weird or just lazy?
When I left home 2 years ago I had no idea how to cook or clean and because I have an allergy to dishwashing detergent, I hardly ever washed the dishes. Moving away from home threw me directly into the deep end. When I started out I had no idea what I was doing but slowly I taught myself the way around a house and as a result I am at the place where I currently reside. I do find however that I have an issue in every part of household chores. I love cooking and baking but I hate washing dishes. I love doing the washing (in a washing machine, let's not get it twisted!) but I hate washing the bath. I love lazing around in my lounge but I hate picking things up and vacuuming the floor. And please don't get me started on the garden because if I had my way, flowers would bloom without my help, weeds would be non-existent and trees would grow at just the right pace!
So I have been asking myself as of late, what is it that makes me seem so far from the "perfect wife" ideal? Is it because I am too much of a tom-boy? Is it because I am a queen who was never meant to do hard labour? Or is it because I am a feminist who believes that such an ideal should not exist in the first place? I haven't really found my answer yet but to sisters out there just like me I have this to say to you... You go girls! We may not be good at house work but we sure are good at other things! ;-) And to my ladies out there who are "neat freaks"... Please come over and clean my house!
Being a student is not an easy task. Despite the fact that we have a reputation of being party animals who are carefree and have flexible schedules, most of us are far from that. Take me, for example. I hardly party, I sit in front of the class and can easily be perceived as a nerd and I have a budget to stick to every month. This is the topic that I would like to tackle today.
Being broke is no fun. Being hungry is the pits. But as a student there are ways to cut down costs and still maintain your tight budget without seeming like a boring slob. So I have compiled a list of tips to help students like myself survive and strive.
- Shop Around
- Make A Packed Lunch Every Morning
- Work It Out
- Be Your Own Chef
- Save It
- Drink Before You Go Out
- Watch Movies At Home
- Don't Go Out
- Bulk Buying
And there you have it! With these tips you can save cash and be happy all at the same time. Happy budgeting!
Instead of writing a long article, this week's edition of Sexy Saturday is a fun yet informative one. I decided to write something a hope will entertain you but also educate you at the same time. This is my collection of random facts surrounding sex. I hope you all enjoy it. And if you know you should not be reading this then don't.
Anyone who spends a bit of time with me knows that I have extreme cases of road rage on a daily basis. I believe that if people drive like idiots, they should be treated as such. However, I do admit that a few people may see me in that very light. With that being said, I have decided to compile a list of bad driving habits that drive me up the wall in the hopes that maybe, just possibly, people will refrain from repeating the acts that have been mentioned here and remember them if ever they encounter me on the road so that they will not be sworn at...
Driving through the amber light even when you know you're too late
This is one of my pet peeves. I understand that some people are impatient and the person in front of them may not have responded quickly enough but if you know that you cannot make it through the robot before the other cars start moving then just don't go. It's simple! Why hold other people up just because you weren't fast enough or are just too impatient!
Stopping in the middle of the road when the amber light is still on
This one ties in with the previous point. Although I hate it when people take too long to go through the traffic light, I also hate it when they stop in the middle of the road and people have to drive around them even though they could have gone earlier. I just don't understand it, that's all!
Jumping the queue
This happens almost every morning when the traffic is heavy. It is usually done by taxis but also by drivers who think they are more important than other motorists. Just stay in the bloody line like the rest of us! When drivers try to jump in front of me I make sure there is no space for them to gap in simply because I don't know who they think they are but that's not flying by me!
Lane straddling
People who can't decide where they want to be just grates my nipples. These types of people rarely realise that they are endangering others and are just plain irritating me! Get into your lane for goodness sake! And stay there.
Taking long to respond to a traffic light
Some people do not pay attention to the traffic light and hold up the long queue of cars behind them while they get through the light and the rest of the cars don't. You know when the light is going to turn green so why don't you get ready for it then?
Lane hogging
This one is mainly for the slow drivers. It's not called the fast lane for nothing! Please do not go at 60 km/hour in it. And if you see someone coming up fast behind you, for Pete's sake, just bloody move! Either that or be tail gated the whole way. The second option usually leads to both of us being annoyed so don't do it.
Not using indicators
Port Elizabeth drivers are extremely guilty of this one! If we are at a traffic circle and you don't indicate, please don't give me a dirty look when we are both caught up in the circle! You're the one who did not indicate! The indicators are not there to make your car look nice okay, USE THEM!
Overtaking just to go slow
I implore all of you who are reading this, do not overtake someone and then go slow! There is very little in life as irritating as this! I have had it done to me before and I made sure I got in front of the person by any means necessary. Let us both be safe. And by that I mean you should stay behind me and go as slow as you want to.
Accelerating when being overtaken
This really brings out my rage! Luckily I don't keep rocks in my car because if I did, these people would be in trouble! I hate it when someone is going at 60 km/hour and when I overtake them, they accelerate only to go slow again when I get back behind them. Let's all be responsible and try to keep our selfish tendencies at home.
Driving while on the phone
Most people cannot multi-task so I do not understand why people try and do it when they are driving. This causes accidents so why tempt fate? And ladies, this one is especially for you... You may be able to multi-task everywhere else but trust me, from what I have observed, you cannot multi-task while driving so please let it go. The person can just call back later.
The three worst drivers according to their cars:
3) Ford drivers (Bantam drivers especially)
2) VW drivers (I'm pointing at the Golf drivers here)
1) BMW drivers (the worst drivers in the world!)
So now you know. Hopefully this message will get through to those of you who are guilty of these bad habits. Happy driving!
Spring is finally upon us and it should be a time of joy and happiness. However, with nice weather and beautiful flowers blooms something a lot more sinister... Bad fashion!
A lot of the time people get carried away with current trends and forget to look in the mirror in the morning! I have born witness to this travesty for the past couple of days and I have decided to address these bad fashion choices in hopes that someone, somewhere will save themselves the embarrassment and save our eyes the torture so here goes...
Super Short Skirts
Girls please... These skirts can only be worn by a select few people within the general population. If you are not skinny, not lady-like or are "thick", leave the micro minis alone! I personally don't have any desire to see your cellulite or your g-string so save me the grief!
Hot-pants/Short Shorts
Just for those of you who haven't figured this out yet... If the pockets are hanging out the bottom of the shorts they are, in fact, too short! If you have thick legs like me, rather go with longer length shorts as they will cover you up effectively while still keeping you cool, plus they won't ride up between your thighs! Oh, and if they're cutting off the circulation to your legs, ditch them!
Rompers/Jumpsuits
It's no secret to those who know me, I hate rompers and jumpsuits! I think they look terrible and can only be worn by model-types. And if they're floral print, no one is going to make them look good in my opinion! Sometimes I wish these things never existed because although they may look cute on your five-year-old niece, they are guaranteed to look horrible on you!
Harem Pants
I call these genie pants because they look as though they belong on a genie! They are horrible and although I have been told that they are comfortable, they are just hideous and that cannot be excused. Ladies, step away from the genie pants...
High-wasted Skirts and Pants
Unless your tummy is flat, these are probably not going to look flattering on you. Sure, the skirts are excusable by wearing a belt to distract the fact that your chubby tummy has now been divided into two but the pants are just inexcusable, especially if you have a booty! From the back your butt looks as though it starts at your waist, it's just ugly!
Leggings
Seriously, despite how hot you may think you are, most people have no desire to see your butt or what sexy underwear you are wearing. If you do choose to wear leggings, please wear them with a dress or a longer-length top so that your behind is covered. And if you really have the impulse to wear leggings or tights with a short top, please wear underwear that matches the colour of the leggings because no-one wants to see your leopard print undies. It just looks cheap!
And guys, you're not excluded from this either...
Tucked-in Shirts with Jeans
P.E men are so guilty of this one! It doesn't look good on anyone so just let it go! Please!
Flip-flops and Shorts
Unless you're planning to go to the beach, don't do this, it just makes you look sloppy and that is just unattractive!
And that concludes my fashion lesson for today. Have fun with Spring fashion but don't forget that your outfit is always a reflection of who you are and if you are dressed like a Lady Gaga reject, people probably think that is what you are! Peace out!
My video production group and I were doing a bit of filming today and well, I got sun burnt (nothing new there!). After only being in the sun for an hour, my skin is now approximately two shades darker and this led me to want to give others some tips on how they can save themselves from the pain that I am currently experiencing.
| Today's effect |
5) Aloe Vera is nature's healer:
The aloe vera plant is indigenous to Africa and grows abundantly along the southern coast of South Africa. If you break off a leaf from the aloe vera plant and squeeze it, it oozes a thick liquid known as aloe gel. This gel contains anti inflammatory properties and is thus good for a number of purposes. If you are lucky enough to find an aloe vera tree close by, all you have to do is break open a leaf and apply the gel onto the affected area. If, like me, you do not have access to a tree, you can just pop out to the shop and buy bottled aloe vera gel, which is usually quite affordable.
4) Tea Time:
Tea is always good for burns. Make a pot of regular tea and let it cool. Get a spritzer bottle and spray the cool tea over the affected area or soak some cotton wool in it and apply for immediate relief. I find rooibos works best and to make the tea even more effective, add lavender or tea tree essential oil to the brew.
3) Hydrate your behind:
If your sunburn is not too bad, you can soak in a lukewarm bath to help alleviate the discomfort. A cool shower works just as well. If taking a bath, add some bicarbonate of soda to the water. This will help soothe the skin even further.
2) Magical Milk:
Cool milk applied to the skin using a gauze or cotton wool gives an incredible feeling of relief. Leave the cold compress on for approximately 20 to 25 minutes and then rinse.
1) Fantastic Tea Tree:
Tea tree oil is one of my best friends. It's got so many uses and is absolutely vital to have around when a burn of any kind occurs. I find that adding undiluted tea tree oil to my sunburn relieves the pain and prevents peeling later on. If you're looking for a miracle cure, tea tree won't let you down.
I hope this helps you guys with any sun burn that you might get. Good luck for the spring and remember to limit your sun exposure. Peace!










