ap77's comments

Doesn't change much. I still need to pay my CPA thousands to prepare the tax return.

Yeah... I thought ADHD is a almost a requirement for programmers.

Here's what works for me.

1. Start the day by mentally going over goals, and figuring out what I need to do.

2. Use _simple_ project management SW (like Trello, Notepad, Kanban boards) to keep track of what's going on and what's coming. The dopamine hit marking tasks "Done" is usually enough to keep me motivated.

3. Allocate time for off-task activities, like reading random interesting articles, YouTube, etc. This can be 10-15 min breaks throughout the day, and only after completing the current task. After that, actually shut down distracting apps/pages.

That's enough most of the time. If it's not...

4. Switch to a different (work-related) task for a while.

5. If really stuck, ask for help in chat. (I work remotely, so the ability to self-motivate is really important) The process of talking through a problem usually helps me focus on it.

6. If I catch myself procrastinating too much, I invoke a "boss personality". You know how we act differently around different people/situations? Those are mini personalities. I have one that tells me: "Dude, get your s--t together! People are counting on you."

7. The fear of having to look for a different job! :)

I find that developing good habits and schedules really helps me.

I don't know about "rights", but people absolutely can exert their will from beyond the grave: think of wills, estates, etc. That's a good thing - It's not the state's business to redistribute your family's assets as it sees fit.

If a person didn't make a choice, their family should have the final say... They certainly have more of a right to the deceased's remains than the state.

To me, the central issue is about choice: Who gets to make choices about my body? Choice matters. The whole point of life is to make choices.

First, the lack of a public vote on this issue is troubling.

Second, it's inappropriate for a state agency to make such personal decisions on behalf of people without asking. Choice matters, and it's each individual's choice to make.

Finally, was this even necessary? Why not simply ask the family at the time of death? If there's no surviving family, THEN the state decides. Last, not first.