Actress Diana Danielle makes downtime on set productive
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Actress Diana Danielle shares her strategies for making downtime on film sets more productive.
- She previously spent waiting periods on set idly, but now uses the time for various tasks.
- Her methods include reading, listening to music, and completing daily to-do list items like editing videos and grocery shopping.
In the bustling world of Malaysian entertainment, downtime on set can often feel like wasted time. However, for actress Diana Danielle, these periods have become an opportunity for enhanced productivity, a perspective she shared on Threads.
Saya dulu banyak habiskan masa bermain telefon, sembang kosong dan makan sahaja.
Diana, who is also known as Diana Danielle Danny Beeson, acknowledges the common actor's plight of long waiting hours during filming. Previously, she admits to passing the time with phone games, idle chatter, and snacking. This relatable experience highlights a universal challenge faced by many in the industry.
Kalau suka membaca, bawa buku. Kalau minat muzik, sediakan senarai lagu atau alat muzik.
However, embracing the reality that filming schedules are often beyond an individual's control, Diana has adopted a proactive approach. She now brings books to read, curates music playlists, or even carries a musical instrument to fill the void. This shift from passive waiting to active engagement demonstrates a mindful approach to time management.
Saya mempunyai senarai tugasan dalam telefon saya. Sebagai contoh, menyunting video, buat video promosi, beli stokin anak, beli barang dapur, jawab mesej dan memadam e-mail.
Furthermore, Diana utilizes her smartphone to manage a daily to-do list, tackling tasks such as video editing, promotional work, personal errands like buying groceries or socks for her children, responding to messages, and clearing out her email inbox. This practical strategy allows her to accomplish significant personal and professional tasks between takes, making her time on set remarkably efficient. Her newfound productivity even leads her to feel like she doesn't have enough time, a testament to how much she can achieve.
Disebabkan saya belajar untuk selit tugasan pada waktu penggambaran, saya hanya mampu tanda dua tugasan besar dan empat tugasan kecil.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.