For my prototype, I created a before bed checklist. Towards the end of the day, I begin to feel a little sad as there is nothing really to look forward to these days. In the future, I decided that it would be more beneficial for me to reflect on what I did today to better myself. In my checklist, I highlighted the 3 concepts I wanted to focus on: Productivity, Communication, and Self-Care. In order to ensure I was productive, I asked the question: What is one productive thing I did today? If I can not come up with an answer instantly, then I know I am not fulfilling my need to be productive. To ensure that I am communicating, I ask questions like what is something I did today for someone else, or did I make someone smile today. I want to make sure I am still involved in others’ lives through this quarantine. Finally, to focus on self-care, I asked questions like did I get outside today? or did I eat healthy? It is very easy to forget about self care, especially since it wasn’t really part of my routine at school. After asking myself the questions surrounding those 3 concepts, I ask “How will I make tomorrow better than today?” This is a question I struggle with as again I don’t really have anything to look forward to. I miss going out and seeing my friends, but that does not mean I can not find happiness within my own home. I believe that if I come up with one goal for tomorrow before I go to bed each night, I will be motivated or even inspired to get to work the next day. As I repeat this list of questions nightly, I hope to find the strength to complete my work.
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