Board 8 > Time management

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How do you guys do it? Some of you seem to manage infinite time to play all kinds of video games, watch a lot of anime and movies, and still hold a full-time job.

I wanna know how it's done. What do you expend?
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Shine's just legitimately insane.
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hi
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Yeah I'm still amazed how some people on here can play, like, 10+ RPGs a year.
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ninkendo posted...

hi

Please explain how you do it. I want to know!
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I'm a chronomage
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ninkendo posted...

I'm a chronomage

Teach me your ways, sensei. I would love to learn Time Stop.
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You just don't have a social life/SO/kids.

You'd be amazed how much time that frees up.

Also if you learn to multi-task you can get a lot done.

For example, I watch anime during my lunch break, play a handheld game while I'm at the gym (stationary bike), listen to music while I'm browsing the net, etc.
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Nobody here really stands out except for SHINE
I literally can't believe he is working a full-time job, this is impossible
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yeah i gotta say I've been in serious relationships for the past 9 years and it eats up a ton of time

you have to take them out, go shopping, watch whatever media they choose and give it your full attention, etc

never go 3D
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ZenOfThunder posted...

watch whatever media they choose

WTF. YOU choose the media and get her involved, not vice versa. I got my wife to play Final Fantasy VII and Xenogears back when we were dating, and she was astonished that games could also have great stories (she loves reading).
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i was actually thinking just yesterday that it's insane Leon always seems to be around on this board, like he must have a lot of downtime at his job or something

there's a lot of other users like that, including me on certain days
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Menji posted...

You just don't have a social life/SO/kids.

I already dont have these and i cant find the time
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Vlado posted...

WTF. YOU choose the media and get her involved, not vice versa.

Cant really trust vlado's wife to make good choices now
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Vlado posted...

ZenOfThunder posted...

watch whatever media they choose

WTF. YOU choose the media and get her involved, not vice versa. I got my wife to play Final Fantasy VII and Xenogears back when we were dating, and she was astonished that games could also have great stories (she loves reading).

are you saying my girlfriend can't choose media to share with me
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I assume those with free time have no Wife, kids, house, pets, etc. I remember my bachelor days actually being BORED some days. I don't even know the feeling of being bored anymore, way too busy with life.
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ZenOfThunder posted...

Vlado posted...

ZenOfThunder posted...

watch whatever media they choose

WTF. YOU choose the media and get her involved, not vice versa. I got my wife to play Final Fantasy VII and Xenogears back when we were dating, and she was astonished that games could also have great stories (she loves reading).

are you saying my girlfriend can't choose media to share with me

sure but it doesn't have to be 100% of the time. my fiancee and I are both big nerds but we actually rarely play games/watch shows together since we have different tastes and neither of us is interested in forcing the other to play/watch something they don't like.

anyway to respond to the OP...

- be selective and don't be afraid to drop stuff
- multi-task (watch shows/movies while playing mindless games if you can pay enough attention)
- get chores/exercise out of the way and then be lazy the rest of the day after
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In introduced my girlfriend to My Hero Academia, Venture Bros, Marvel movies

My girlfriend got me into Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, Sonic games

It is mutual, Vlado phrases it like the woman is not allowed to choose the media at all

but it's vlado so I guess I shouldn't be surprised
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oh sorry, I didn't actually even read his post
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ZenOfThunder posted...

In introduced my girlfriend to My Hero Academia, Venture Bros, Marvel movies

My girlfriend got me into Steven Universe, Gravity Falls, Sonic games

It is mutual, Vlado phrases it like the woman is not allowed to choose the media at all

but it's vlado so I guess I shouldn't be surprised

That last sentence is uncalled for! You phrased it as if she chose everything. Of course, I've also read several of my wife's favourite books, for instance. A relationships means you influence each other.
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Expend a social life or expend GameFAQs

Or be more selective with your hobbies I guess
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TexasZea posted...

- be selective and don't be afraid to drop stuff

This is fucking important, yet I can't do it
Currently suffering through the season 2 of Westworld because "I must see it to the end" even though I didn't enjoy a single episode of this terrible season
This is just one example, but man the things I could if I dropped stupid shit...

I also have 2000 hours playtime of Pokemon Shuffle
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Vlado and Zen... I think you're both saying the same thing >_>

And I don't have a girlfriend/wife, kids, pet, or anyone else to be responsible for at this time. It's both a time and energy thing. I am wearing myself thin with all the excessive walking I am doing. It also helps me fall asleep more quickly, so I guess that's good...

I have played lower-key games while watching football before. Would never do that during Survivor - the only other thing I watch live.

VeryInsane posted...

expend GameFAQs

About 90% of my GameFAQs use is when I'm at work because of time management reasons.

I'm not expending a social life. I like having a social life. Meeting a friend right after work today actually. What's wrong with having a social life? Don't you guys have friends?
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Depends how much time it takes up. I hang out with friends on the weekend and play games with them during the weeknights. So again, I can game while we catch up.
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assuming there's no special trip going on, i think the key to happiness is to maintain one day on the weekend to myself

that's 18 hours of 'do whatever the hell i want' all at once, which is basically infinity.

some good relationships can soak up all of your time, but once i started keeping a solid day to myself i became so much happier

so, on average, i'd estimate that i have about 25 hours of completely unstructured time a week

oh god you like survivor i'm hitting the eject button
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banananor posted...

assuming there's no special trip going on, i think the key to happiness is to maintain one day on the weekend to myself

Yeah, I have been trying to do this. I slept through most of this past Sunday. Boy, did I need that.

oh god you like survivor i'm hitting the eject button

It's been on longer than your favorite show for a reason. Unless your favorite show is Pokmon, The Simpsons, or SNL, I mean.
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KujikawaRising posted...

It's been on longer than your favorite show for a reason. Unless your favorite show is Pokmon, The Simpsons, or SNL, I mean.

Or Doctor Who
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Not quite sure how it's done either. When I want to do a lot of one thing. I usually have to drop everything else to actually accomplish it.
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Dancedreamer posted...

Or Doctor Who

Didn't that have a seven-year hiatus until like 2006? By "on" I meant continuous production. Survivor has now had 19 years' worth of that.
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KujikawaRising posted...

Didn't that have a seven-year hiatus until like 2006? By "on" I meant continuous production. Survivor has now had 19 years' worth of that.

Yeah, but before that, it was on between 1964 and 1989.
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Writing down tasks. I accomplish a lot more when I write it down. I usually spend 20 mins or so on sunday mornings writing down a few tasks for each day (usually is work, gym, errands, and 1 of the side things I do like learn a new speaking language or python stuff)

I also only spend little to no time on social media, which is the fucking plague
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I don't game nearly as much as I used to. Only got two new games this year: Mario Tennis Aces (more for my daughter than myself) and Dragon Quest XI (which I haven't put much time into yet)
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Menji posted...

You just don't have a social life/SO/kids.

Oh you could have bad time management skills still trust me
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And Shine is actually insane yeah
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Dancedreamer posted...

Yeah, but before that, it was on between 1964 and 1989.

Point taken. I concede. 25 years is a LONG time.

Metal_DK posted...

I also only spend little to no time on social media, which is the fucking plague

I only have Twitter on my phone and only use it for a few things. I have unfollowed people and clicked "I don't like this tweet" too many times to count to avoid the political toxicity. Lately, I'm just not reading my timeline when any vitriol-causing event occurs.

I no longer have an Instagram and I barely use Facebook. It helps a ton.

Also, does "python stuff" refer to a pet snake or watching Monty Python? Or something else?

I am setting goals for myself but maybe I really do need a chore list again... I have an idea for when I move out. A whiteboard.
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Ashethan posted...

I don't game nearly as much as I used to. Only got two new games this year: Mario Tennis Aces (more for my daughter than myself) and Dragon Quest XI (which I haven't put much time into yet)

I only game when I feel like it and my life doesn't center around appeasing a teenager.

pjbasis posted...

Oh you could have bad time management skills still trust me

I don't have terrible time management skills. I'm just trying to figure out how to prioritize so I both feel productive and can have fun. I feel I've balanced things decently for the time being, but in the process it seems I'm lagging behind on the things I want to watch and play. It's a weird crossroad to be at.
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KujikawaRising posted...

Also, does "python stuff" refer to a pet snake or watching Monty Python? Or something else?

It's a programming language
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Metal_DK posted...

KujikawaRising posted...

Also, does "python stuff" refer to a pet snake or watching Monty Python? Or something else?

It's a programming language

Huh. The more you know! Thanks for telling me. (I might want to learn something like that tbh, if only I had the time!)
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Get a treadmill/indoor bike so you can watch stuff while you exercise?
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Gatarix posted...

Get a treadmill/indoor bike so you can watch stuff while you exercise?

Feasible. That said, almost all my walking right now is done outside, allowing me to people watch and take in whatever's going on. It's quite fascinating, honestly - especially given how I do it sans earbuds. And believe me, I walk A LOT. Yesterday... 20,100 steps. Aka 10 miles. Which is an absolutely ridiculous total amount for someone working a desk job.

I could find a way to get an indoor bike to do while I watch one episode of some anime. Craigslist sounds like the right place to look for that... but it'll have to wait until I move out. Could definitely make it work provided I have the money and it'll give me even more exercise as I turn myself into a badass.
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i recommend getting a laptop bike, they always go on sale on amazon in january. set a price alert on camelcamelcamel and wait for a notification

they also have them at sams club for cheap
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Right, I'll remember to set up a price notification when I get home (I use Honey but it works for me). Our Sam's Club is abandoned so that's not going to happen...
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Vlado is married? I learned something in this topic.
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i'm just giving you shit, and am not a fan of reality tv game shows in general. the bachelor has been on for almost as long as survivor!

how much time a week do you spend exercising- not counting time walking around at work or whatever? i average less than 3 hours, although i switched from cardio to lifting because i find running so damn boring
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banananor posted...

i'm just giving you shit, and am not a fan of reality tv game shows in general. the bachelor has been on for almost as long as survivor!

I'm just giving you shit back. I can understand your side. And The Bachelor is generally awful.

how much time a week do you spend exercising- not counting time walking around at work or whatever? i average less than 3 hours, although i switched from cardio to lifting because i find running so damn boring

Well, I walk at lunch practically every day at work for about 30 minutes. I usually snack during brief breaks at work instead of eating a full midday meal; I'll often do the free yoga class here on Tuesdays for an hour in lieu of lunch (did not today for four reasons). That's 3 hours. I'll also walk at least a half hour, often more, after work barring any crazy weather... so that's at minimum six hours a week. It's probably 7-8 total. And yes, I am losing weight rapidly.

When I move out, I plan to get an exercise ball and a foam roller. I might develop a once-weekly routine with those and the resistance band I already own...
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