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I’ve been reading Alan Watt’s The Way of Zen in an attempt to unlearn the incredibly unhealthy thought patterns I’ve developed. Routing therapy has really helped so far, but I think having some sort of spiritual grounding might be helpful too.
You asked about working with a therapist. I’ve only ever opted for long term commitments - from one to years at a stretch. Many of the patterns that emerge now are well-worn over the course of your life; and that takes time to unearth in therapy.
I should probably do 2 but I haven't as of yet. > In the new year, do you have any plans to enhance your mental well-being? I feel like up until recently I've been trying to be perfect and hide myself out of fear of judgement. But now I realize that it's healthier to be judged, occasionally be embarrassed, but be seen for who I am This sounds really superficial, but it feels a lot better to confide the embarrassing s…
I’ve been reading Alan Watt’s The Way of Zen in an attempt to unlearn the incredibly unhealthy thought patterns I’ve developed. Routing therapy has really helped so far, but I think having some sort of spiritual grounding might be helpful too.
I will check that out. Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear routing therapy helps.
After ~4 years of doomscrolling, I finally uninstalled Twitter and Reddit from my phone (just minutes ago). They were taking up 80% of my time, focus and energy while hardly adding 20% value on top of what I already know. Even if it weren't the case, delving into an activity would give infinitely more returns than reading yet another discussion on it. I'm expecting to eliminate all infinite feeds from my daily routin…
After ~4 years of doomscrolling, I finally uninstalled Twitter and Reddit from my phone (just minutes ago). They were taking up 80% of my time, focus and energy while hardly adding 20% value on top of what I already know. Even if it weren't the case, delving into an activity would give infinitely more returns than reading yet another discussion on it. I'm expecting to eliminate all infinite feeds from my daily routin…
What’s your preferred tool for blocking websites like HN?
I'm just keeping the HN bookmark in a folder to keep it out of sight.
Rest of the job is to tame the mind that wanders every couple minutes to find an escape.
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What’s your preferred tool for blocking websites like HN?
Fortunately, my compulsion hasn't reached a state where I'd need to rely on blocking. I'm just keeping the HN bookmark in a folder to keep it out of sight. Rest of the job is to tame the mind that wanders every couple minutes to find an escape.
This year I plan to spend more time riding bicycles which I think will be good for me too.
I’m vaguely suspicious this is market research smuggled under an Ask HN post also.
Off topic, on the question about my plans... I started cooking three years ago and that turned out to be an awesome mental exercise and mental well-being routine that takes you away from the screens.
1) It has many mindless tasks - chopping/cutting etc so your brain can still dream, 2) With advanced techniques and recipes your brain is completely shut-down and you have to be present in order to do something good, 3) Once you get to know the basics, cooking boosts your imagination as you can start combining and changing things your way. 4) teaches you patience, especially if you start baking...
Just start cooking and thank me later. + you'll eat healthier