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Okay, back, with new improved thinky thoughts.
The first thing you do is get hold of a magical time machine. Forget forbidden tomes of tenebruous knowledge, a time machine is where it's at for the modern mage. Pick a chore you'd like to make a dent in, set the time machine for 15 minutes, stand amazed at how much you've got done in that time. Spend 5 minutes attacking your untidiest cupboard or practicing your least favourite physical excercise. If you're engaged in one of your personal time sinks (in my case that would be the Heroes of Might and Magic series, which I'm convinced was created by some darque rival to stop me from getting anything done) set the timer first. If you decide to keep on doing your thing after the bell, set the timer again. You will waste far less time that otherwise, I promise.
If you are feeling sleepy, look at your diet. During the colder months you may need an extra bit of fuel to keep running at peak efficiency. Do you eat breakfast? Ya do now. A nice scrambled egg on toast, a bagel, even a piece of fruit in the morning can make all the difference. Do not skip meals. Don't rely overmuch on stimulants such as coffee; the caffine crash will not help you. Same for sugar. Tea will drop you less violently than coffee, and you might like to try yerba mate. You should also ensure that you're getting enough of the vitamins and minerals that are implicated in fatigue and nerve function. Berocca is pretty good, if overpriced. Siberian ginseng aka arctic root might be helpful for you. Magnesium and a B-complex should also help. Avoid processed foods and reduce your alcohol intake.
Keep an eye on your sleep. Go to sleep on a schedual, get up on a schedual. Try not to cat-nap during the day--hard when you're tired, but fight the urge. Instead take a gentle walk, eat a piece of fruit, or wash your hands. Go to bed fifteen minutes earlier than you usually do. Have a before-bed routine that you go through every night which puts you in the mood for sleep.
As to an Angel of Diligence... Not much for the angels myself. My go-to Guy for diligence and industriousness would be Thor, of course. Fortunately He is terribly approachable and won't mind if you don't believe in Him. Unlike certain other members of the pantheon you can approach Thor without worrying that He's going to screw you over, and unlike the runes or the insert-spear-here Valknut, I feel quite happy in suggesting that virtually anyone utilise Thor's symbol. Most new age shops will flog you a Mjollnir pendant at some redonkulous price; you could also draw your own icon to reflect on as you are working. The hammer-sign (an upside-down T) can also be traced over food or drink to bless it. Pour out the odd beer at an oak tree for the Big Guy in return.
PS: I really meant it earlier about the downtime and the compassion and etc. |
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