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What do you swear by? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by BromSwolligans@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I swear by Blackwing pencils.

Also, the 'two minute rule', which has really improved my life: "if it takes two minutes or less to do, just do it now; if it takes longer, schedule it." I've got untreated attention issues and it's very easy for me to notice something needing done, and overlook or procrastinate it because it seems inconvenient in the moment. Having a totally painless rule that forces me to acknowledge that thing I should pick up, that trash bag I should change, etc, or, to at least put on my calendar anything I mustn't forget in the long run has been great for me.

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[–] thorbot@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your two minute rule is a lot like my rule where if I think of something I just do it now, or never do it at all! I don’t quantify the time it takes which can be problematic but it helps still.

I swear by Mitsubishi 9850 HB pencils. They are incredible.

[–] BromSwolligans@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm a pretentious black wing purist but I love writing the cold too much to resist a good recommendation. Might have to order a pack!

[–] thorbot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I write sheet music, doodle and diary a TON and I’ve been through the gauntlet of pencils. They are the absolute best I’ve ever tried