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Ask HN: I lost interest, what should I do?

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Re: Ask HN: I lost interest, what should I do?

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Find something, anything positive to focus on. Then continue to focus on that positive thing. If your mind wonders to something negative, bring your focus back to the positive thing. Perhaps you are focusing on a recurring set of negative thoughts? Reprogram your self with positive thought and you will will your self into a different set of feelings. I've been through something similar, and there are many things to do. I didn't like the thought of seeing a counselor, but having found good genuine help I wish I had started sooner. I like being in the sun, eating fresh fruit, and going out on walks. The basics can help. If this sounds silly, try it and find something that works for you. There are so many helpful posts others have commented. If nothing else helps, ask God to help you? You are more precious than this world.

Re: Ask HN: I lost interest, what should I do?

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Many years ago, an unpleasant family member owed me money and I had tried in vain to get it back, until someone pointed out that the cost to rid myself of the negative experience and person was to view the amount owed as a sunk cost and to walk away. From the moment I saw it this way, I felt relieved and happier. I know a funded startup is much larger in scope but perhaps the cost of your sanity and well-being is wal…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3L1Tokh3Pg I think you'll really enjoy this clip and this movie

Thx. I remember seeing it when it came out, and again some years later. A classic.
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