3 weeks ago
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Lately, everyone is talking about phone addiction and dopamine detox, but what these people don’t tell us is what things we can do to replace our addiction. I’ve tried many times to overcome my addiction, but I always failed at this step, which made me start using my phone again. Therefore, I found out a few things that you can do when you’re bored:
1- Work on something you’re passionate about: If you’re bored, you won’t have much energy to do things that require more energy, so it is better to focus on working on something that at least you enjoy. This can be anything you like to do, but you never had the time to work on it
2- Do nothing: We spend our lives always worried about doing something when, in reality, sometimes we should do nothing. But you may think, “I already don’t do anything….” but you do! Watching movies, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram means doing something. The problem is that when you’re engaged in those things, you don’t have an intention (the algorithm is manipulating you), and you’re directly exposed to a stimulus. When I say to do nothing, I mean do nothing. Schedule a few minutes to listen to your thoughts without judging them. This technique is called the “do nothing meditation.” You can also do this while doing an activity such as running or walking. After a few weeks, your focus will increase a lot, and you’ll feel more motivated
3—Learn a skill: The world is constantly changing. What we value today may not be appreciated in a few years. That’s why we need to constantly reinvent ourselves. Choose a skill that you enjoy and that the market values and start learning it. When we learn a new skill, we unlock new ways of thinking. You can learn a new language or something related to tech. Be open to all types of options.
Thanks for reading my crazy morning thoughts, I hope you enjoyed it!
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