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What's an artificial limitation you put on yourself that has improved your personal life? (lemmy.ml)

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I've designated one room in my house to be an Airplane Mode room. Technically it has WiFi but whenever I'm in it I behave as if my phone didn't have any reception. Believe it or not, actively pretending that your phone has no WiFi works better than just passively putting on airplane mode. I always get a sense of calmness when I enter.

What artificial limits do you impose on yourself that ultimately enrich your life?

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[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

For reference, I'm now 43 years old.

Around 20 years ago, around age 23, I decided to keep my wallet in my right front pocket, 24/7, save for bathing and clothes changing. Yes I do sleep with my wallet in pocket, it never leaves my vicinity.

I keep my wallet where it can't easily be stolen, right next to the family jewels ya know...

[-] Delphia@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

Wallet front right, phone left front, keys either left knee or left rear (if no cargo pockets), work keys around my neck on a lanyard. If they arent there I have lost them and they must be found immediately.

[-] DeadPixel@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 days ago

Does it not get in the way or wake you up when you sleep?

I’ve gone the opposite way the past year or so, after finally adding a card to my mobile, which I was reluctant to do for years, I barely need to take my wallet out with me these days! It’s amazing having a whole free pocket that for most of my life had a chunky wallet in.

[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

It doesn't bother me a bit, but it also largely depends on wallet design and pants design. Over the years I've figured out an ideal balance for all my pockets..

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