Is the afternoon slump really affecting your productivity? Do you wish you had the energy to work through the afternoon instead of giving up and taking naps? I don't know about you, but I certainly do. That's why this episode I list some things you should and shouldn't do to overcome the afternoon slump.

Do you think you're only fit to be a side character like the token POC best friend? Well guess what, you're the director of this movie called "[insert your name]'s Life" and if you don't cast yourself as the main character, who else is going to be the main character? This episode, I talk about my ~realizations~ because this is my podcast and you can't do anything about what I post.

I talk about things I've realized and learned while accumulating experience doing interviews. This episode might be helpful as a reminder on things to do when you are so nervous for an interview that your mind just goes blank. Relax and take deep breaths. May the force be with you.

My own personal takeaways from reading Lucius Seneca's writing: On the Shortness of Life. Basically main points of things I want to remember and how I want to live my life from now on. Definitely not qualified to talk about philosophy. Cannot tell you the difference between Stoicism and Epicureanism. If you want to learn more about philosophy like I am doing right now, then Google is your friend. Be sure to also check out books from the library (digitally of course), and listen to philosophy podcasts from people who know what they're talking about! (I recommend Stephen West's "Philosophize This!").

THE 5x5 RULE (that I made up, combining different productivity methods):

1) Wake up at 5am

2) Choose only the top 5 things to do (using Eisenhower Box)

3) 5 second rule (by Mel Robbins)

4) Commit for 5 minutes

5) 50 minutes work/ 15 minutes rest ("Animedoro" on Youtube by Josh Chen)

We all have those days when time just flies by and we have accomplished nothing. nada. zilch. It can feel pretty discouraging and so you end up not even trying to get things done or become productive again. If you're in that situation, then join me as I try to provide some advice on what to do and changes to make to your mindset.