Everything always takes me so long to do :/

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Meeee tooooo. Distractions aside, I tend to overanalyze everything and sometimes minor issues are almost paralyzing because I spend too long thinking about them instead of just getting something on paper and moving on. I often underwrite my time so I’m not perceived as too inefficient for my class year. Lose/lose.

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Same boat. I will reread and reanalyze a paragraph I’ve written until I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time on one thing, then feel overwhelmed when I have so much left to do. I also underwrite my time.

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I find that I take a “long time” to do things because I have a lot of processes to help me avoid mistakes. That takes time but it results in better work product and keeps me from missing substantive issues. I think that’s reasonable.

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Don’t get distracted. Close your browser and put away your phone. If you stare at the word/pdf doc for long enough you’ll eventually get so bored you’ll have no choice but to work.

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Same. Don’t beat yourself up over it.

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SICK BILLABLES 😃

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HAHAH way to look at the glass half full. I love this perspective.

Same. Can’t believe I’ve made it 9 years without anyone saying anything.

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I agree. Are you on any medications? Things have been better since my doctor prescribed me adderall. I feel like I am way more productive and can really get things done faster.

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