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It’s important to recognise that Barbie (2023) criticises both the patriarchy AND the matriarchy. Yes, the Ken’s are just accessories to the Barbies. Yes, they don’t have any say in the government they live under. That’s the point, you’re supposed to feel awful, you’re supposed to want the Kens to have their own agency, you’re supposed to want equality. The Barbie movie explicitly states that the way Barbie treats Ken is wrong, so much so that once he finds a safe space for his masculinity and individual identity he’s so excited to share it with the other Kens.
But they go overboard and replace a matriarchy with a patriarchy and now the same issue exists but in reverse. That’s the POINT!! THATS THE POINT!!! Barbie is not anti-men it’s pro equality PLEASE understand this
the thing that gets me about about barbie is that barbie land wasn’t even purposefully a matriarchy, barbie land came about because of the way little girls were playing with their barbies, it wasn’t created by mattel it was created by the people using the toys, so the fact that the barbies ignored the ken’s and had girls night every night wasn’t because they had some bias against him, it was just an accurate depiction of how kids play with barbies. I had some ken dolls as a child and they were essential to the plot in the sense that of course my barbie has a boyfriend because that represented the world i saw around me, but also he didn’t have any purpose in my dream world because i was only interested in what the girls were doing because they represented me and how i wanted to be, I wanted girls night every night I wanted the girls to be president and austronauts and not because of some inherent feminist idea but because I was a girl and I wasn’t thinking about boys, ken was an accessory. this movie wasn’t made to change the world but it showed a different perspective than what we usually see which I thought was fun. Men don’t have to be the centre of all our stories and its not even because we hate them, sometimes we’re just not thinking about them
How to Stop Procrastinating by Managing Your Emotions
Procrastination happens when we delay doing things, and it's often connected to our emotions. Feelings like being afraid to fail, feeling worried or stressed, getting bored, or lacking motivation can all contribute to procrastination. To stop procrastinating and get more things done, it's important to learn how to handle our emotions better.
- Boredom:
- Break the task into smaller, more engaging sub-tasks.
- Find ways to make the task more interesting or challenging.
- Set a timer and work on the task for a specific amount of time, followed by a short break doing something enjoyable.
- Feeling Overwhelmed:
- Prioritize tasks and focus on one thing at a time.
- Break the task into smaller, more manageable steps.
- Delegate some parts of the task if possible or seek help from others.
- Use tools like to-do lists or task management apps to stay organized.
- Anxiety:
- Practice deep breathing or mindfulness techniques to calm yourself.
- Challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more positive and realistic ones.
- Start with the easier or less intimidating aspects of the task to build momentum.
- Set realistic expectations and remind yourself that it's okay to make mistakes.
- Self-Doubt:
- Focus on past accomplishments and successes to boost your confidence.
- Seek support or feedback from others to gain reassurance.
- Remind yourself of your skills and capabilities to tackle the task.
- Use positive affirmations to counteract negative self-talk.
- Perfectionism:
- Embrace the concept of "good enough" rather than seeking perfection.
- Set realistic and achievable goals for each task.
- Recognize that mistakes and imperfections are part of the learning process and growth.
- Indecisiveness:
- Break decisions into smaller steps and make one small decision at a time.
- Set a time limit for making decisions to avoid overthinking.
- Trust your instincts and make the best decision you can with the information available.
- Apathy or Lack of Interest:
- Find aspects of the task that align with your values or long-term goals.
- Break the task into smaller, more manageable parts and focus on completing one at a time.
- Reward yourself for completing the task to make it more appealing.
- Stress or Burnout:
- Practice stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, exercise, or spending time in nature.
- Break tasks into smaller steps to reduce the feeling of overwhelm.
- Prioritize self-care and take breaks to avoid burnout.
- Feeling Uninspired or Creatively Blocked:
- Engage in activities that stimulate creativity, such as brainstorming, mind mapping, or seeking inspiration from others' work.
- Start with a simple and basic version of the task to get the creative juices flowing.
- Collaborate with others or seek feedback to gain new perspectives.
- Fear of Success:
- Identify and challenge the negative beliefs or fears that may be holding you back.
- Visualize the positive outcomes of completing the task successfully.
- Focus on the benefits and personal growth that come with success.
- Impatience:
- Break long-term goals into smaller milestones to track progress.
- Practice mindfulness to stay present and patient throughout the process.
- Remind yourself that progress takes time and effort.
- Lack of Confidence:
- Celebrate your past accomplishments to boost your confidence.
- Seek support and encouragement from friends, family, or mentors.
- Focus on building specific skills related to the task to increase confidence.
- Avoiding Discomfort:
- Acknowledge that discomfort is a natural part of growth and improvement.
- Break tasks into smaller steps and tackle the more challenging aspects gradually.
- Remind yourself of the long-term benefits of facing discomfort.
- Overestimating Future Motivation:
- Practice discipline and commit to starting tasks even when motivation is low.
- Set specific deadlines for tasks to create a sense of urgency.
- Establish a routine that includes regular work on the task to build consistency.
