Request Help on Overstimulating

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You should probably start small like increasing your attention span, maybe start watching youtube videos that are as long as 10 minutes then maybe increase to 30 minutes, just to get a start. Personally that's what I did and going outside really helps a lot with refreshing your brain, maybe like a 5-10 minute walk really helps you going. And, delete tiktok it sucks the living soul out of you and you end up doom scrolling for hours on end. Good luck OP!

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Hey there! It's totally cool to feel like you're stuck in a rut sometimes. Life doesn't always have to be about hitting big goals or sticking to schedules. Honestly, finding happiness in the small stuff can be just as important.
One thing you might try is to take a breather and just be in the moment. Like, forget about the to-do list for a sec and focus on what's happening right now. It might sound cheesy, but practicing mindfulness, which is basically just paying attention to what's going on around you without stressing, can help clear your mind.
Also, cut yourself some slack! We all mess up sometimes, and that's okay. Be kind to yourself like you would to a friend who's having a rough day.
And hey, if TikTok or any other social media is adding to your stress, maybe take a break from it. Spend more time doing things that make you genuinely happy instead.
Remember, life's a journey, not a race. It's okay to ask for help or take things slow. You got this!! :D

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your brain is rotting from all that short form content

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This is a bump

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you low-key got some good advice so far, btw fuck tiktok
imma just add upon their stuff instead of give alternatives to what people have told you*

what have and haven't you tried so far? (if you reply I could possibly give some more stuff to work with)
here's some 2 approaches people I personally know (high achievers) use, different stuff work for different people

1. invest on a blocking apps/productivity app like freedom.to

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why paid app/invest? cause then you'll attribute more value to it, it's hard to value free if you don't have proper mindsets to fool yourself hard enough as if you paid for something

2. get an accountability partner or system

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an interesting spin on this is:
1. set a goal, set a deadline
2. find someone you trust or a holding service that you can give money to (doubt you'd find one you can trust here), but if you finish the goal within the set deadline, you receive it back, otherwise they actually keep it

if you have no one I could do that for you ok but jokes asides it can work really well
specially cause "away from pain"/not wanting to lose something can be a stronger short-time motivator than "towards pleasure"/gaining something

some minor things that would take more time and effort:
1. learn time management and or learn proper goal setting
2. actually commit to doing what you've just learned - start small if necessary, "one step you can do right now that doesn't hurt"
etc

time management/scheduling is usually underrated cause people think about schedules that they wouldn't actually want to have, even tho the purpose is just to cut bullshit from your day and actually do what's important/urgent for your life and also do things that make you feel alive without letting it eat your time or your mind away

some misc. stuff you could replace tiktok/other bullshit with:
start listening to podcasts on topics that interest you or are beneficial to you, if nothing does then
start studying something
read more (non fiction and fiction) - within boundaries, should be a supplement to your life

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maybe look into modern stoicism? start slowly applying concepts until you're at a good place, then do more things that are good for you
there's a lot of things I could type and direct you to, but without knowing what you've tried or what you think about shit like this, it wouldn't be good for me to type a mini essay
just don't forget that only you can put the effort that matters to change your life, don't forget that action overtakes learning/reading/watching stuff
a lot of the shit I've typed is a bunch of obvious shit, but they're always good to keep in mind and actually apply, common sense isn't common practice
honestly hoping you & other people get value out of the thread, one or two things will 100% work for you
cheers & stay safe

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thanks

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Just bring a stupid mobile !