Bad Habit Journal and Follow Up

Instead of referring to my digital journal, I carried around a little notebook in my bag that I found easier to keep up with. I saw real progress with trying to make more use of my time, and in the end I really did see a difference in getting rid of my bad habit. It’s pretty awesome!

Day 1
I already know what I need to do today. I have to finish the quizzes for psychology before noon, since that’s when they are due, and then head to class. Seeing as it’s Wednesday, I don’t have work and the day feels free. But I know that I need to take this time while I have it and get as much work done so that I’m not up till 2 in the morning on Thursday. So the plan for the day is go to psychology, get lunch with my friend, go to the gym, then skidaddle home and do the reading for film history, look over my notes for anthropology, do my English homework, and anything else which pops up. I’m sure there will be plenty. Then hopefully I won’t have to stress about everything and go out with my friends tomorrow night. Most of my friends aren’t in college and work at restaurants, which means they never have anything to do and can stay out all night and sleep in until three. They make me hate life sometimes.

Day 2
I just got out of Anthropology and have two hours until work. I didn’t finish my homework, which I expected, so I’m doing it now. Usually I’d go home and make a sandwich, but I need to go on a diet anyway. I have to finish my online quizzes for psychology, since they prepare me for the weekly in-class quizzes, so hopefully I’ll get these done and go out with my friends. And if I don’t finish I have a little buffer time before they go out that I can devote to these silly quizzes.

Day 3
I went out with my friends and didn’t get home till late, so waking up was a little hard to do. I didn’t feel as ready for the in-class quiz, but one quiz doesn’t hurt. Not until I start telling myself that after every quiz. I left class and went to work, which was stressful and the show didn’t go smoothly. So when I got home I didn’t feel very motivated to work on everything that I should. Working on my habit isn’t going so well today. But maybe I need to let myself relax every once in a while.

Day 4
I got up and went to work until 3. I usually spend the entire afternoon lounging around when I know I have things to do, but I can’t bring myself to do it today. I promise I will make things up tomorrow.

Day 5
I got up and went to work until 3 again. Sundays are the days that I usually try to get things done, but usually only end up with a closet of clean clothes. Today I made myself catch up with as much work as possible. That way my week will go smoother and less stressful. I got a lot done in the end. I feel pretty good about it.

Day 6
I hate Mondays. After getting everything done I just realized how much more I have to do. I forgot to look up and see when my next Psychology test was, and panicked when I thought it was today. Thank goodness it was not. I didn’t have work this afternoon, and decided to stay on campus and not waste gas and time, and I spent the entire afternoon in the computer lab. I got a lot of stuff done. That way I can do something fun tonight after my night class. Yay.

Day 7
I just got out of English, and I feel like some progress is being made. I’m making a conscious effort to not waste time by driving back and forth from my house to school/work, and that seems to be helping me to focus. I have a little bit of time in between English and film history, so I’m trying to get some more work done. Then maybe I can go to the gym tonight or watch a movie.

Day 8
I got a paper back last night that bummed me out, so I didn’t do anything fun. I don’t really feel that fun right now either, so I’m going to just get my mind off of it by moving on and working on other classes. So now I’ll at least do better in other areas.

Day 9
I actually feel caught up in Anthropology for the first time ever. Now I’m doing my psychology quizzes before work. Now I can go out as usual with my friends and not worry about not being caught up.

Day 10
I did better on my psychology exam than usual. That is exciting. The film festival is starting this weekend which is exciting as well. This weekend will be pretty crazy. I have to go to work soon, and I don’t think that I have much homework. I may not find out until Sunday night. Maybe I’ll look things over tonight to prepare. We’ll see.

Day 11
I went to work at 10 then straight to the festival until 10. Then my teacher took us out and bought us drinks. Someone managed to give my drink to someone else. And that was where my day ended. Not much else was fitted into my class, but I think I prepared myself enough because I wasn’t stressed out.

Day 12
Today was the same as yesterday. Work from 10 to 3, and film festival from 3 to 9. I got home and looked my agenda over. Not as bad as I feared. A little work to do but nothing that is due tomorrow. I’ll get as much done tonight so I can hang out tomorrow.

Day 13
After psychology and lunch, I realized that I got a little less done than I had hoped so I’m doing it in the computer lab right now. I wish I had been doing my homework here all along. Then I have class, then I’m going to bed. That way I’ll have more energy tomorrow.

Day 14
Classes feel like they’re winding down and that I have a lot of work to do. But I think I can handle it a lot better than usual. As per usual I’m in the computer lab and I’m working on psychology. This class takes up so much more time than anything else. Then I have class and I do believe I’m going to go home and sleep some more. It’s that time of year where I’m always tired.

Day 15
I actually got a ton of stuff done yesterday. I know that I have a few things to do, but today is a mental health day. I’m going to go get lunch with my friend and maybe play my guitar and piano. Maybe if I get bored I’ll do some homework. We’ll see.

Day 16
Class, computer lab, work. I feel like my days are packed full, but I’ve been getting a lot of stuff done. I feel less guilty going out with my friends lately.

Day 17
I got up early and finished studying for my psychology test which I think I did pretty well on. I went straight to work. All my friends ditched me so I’m studying for my film history test on Tuesday. Maybe I’ll do better on that test for once.

Day 18
I had work all day, and went to the gym afterwards. Finals are coming up soon but I’m honestly not stressed out about it. I’ve been getting a lot done during the week. So today I’m going to hang out.

Day 19
Work is tiring. I have a fair amount of homework to do tonight, and I feel motivated because I cleaned my house a lot. This week seems easy

Day 20
I had psychology, then stayed in the computer lab and worked on homework. My class consisted of a party at a classmate’s house. It was like being at someone’s party except your teacher is there drinking beer with you. Out of context. After that I didn’t have anything to do since I had it all done and hung out with my friends.

Day 21
I finished studying in between classes and I did well on my test. Classes are going easier than usual and I’m having lots more fun and actually have been finding the time to workout. I’m also saving on gas and not eating as much because I’m bored. Sweet.