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[-] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 4 points 5 months ago

For anyone reading this.

From personal experience, have a shower daily, go for a walk, even if it's only to the end of your garden or street and drink plenty of water. Sleep if you need to.

This won't fix things, but it will give you an opportunity to give yourself a break.

In my experience, beating yourself up about everything you suck at is the single biggest thing that made it worse for me.

Finally, talk to someone, anyone. In the street, at the bus, at work, friends, family, online, anyone.

This too will pass.

[-] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 months ago

Yes.
That's the list of things I know I should be doing but can't.

[-] vk6flab@lemmy.radio 1 points 5 months ago

I have been there.

It's not a fun place.

In my experience the thing that gets everything else going is going for a walk. Start small. Walk to your front door and open it. Next time do it again. Perhaps take a step outside. Do it again. Then two steps, closing the door behind you - bring your keys!

The idea is to do something slightly bigger than before, but not so much that you are exhausted or afraid to try again.

The only one who is going to change anything is you, harness your energy and have a crack. Nobody is watching so no need to be ashamed.

Have at it.

[-] gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 months ago

I get that you're trying to be uplifting and motivating and whatnot but executive distinction making it quite literally impossible to motivate myself to get up and take those first few steps is the problem here.

[-] yetiftw@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

for me, the most important part is not shaming myself. if I could be doing any better I would

[-] Szyler@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

That's a good mentality. I will start using that, thanks!

[-] RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

There is a book called “Tiny Habits” by BJ Fogg. He invented most of the techniques companies like Meta use to manipulate you and me.

In the book, he explains how to use the same techniques to control your own behavior.

I personally am in much better physical and mental state since I read it.

You cannot beat yourself up until you improve. It does not work. It is a myth.

[-] picnicolas@slrpnk.net 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Here is a large language model generated summary:

"Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything" by BJ Fogg explores how small behavioral changes can lead to significant transformations in one's life. Fogg, a behavior scientist, introduces a method for creating lasting habits by making them tiny and easy to accomplish.

Key Points:

Behavior Model:
- B = MAP: Behavior (B) happens when Motivation (M), Ability (A), and a Prompt (P) converge at the same moment. To change behavior, adjust these three elements.
Tiny Habit Recipe:
- Identify a tiny behavior you want to incorporate into your routine.
- Attach this new behavior to an existing routine (Anchor).
- Celebrate immediately after doing the behavior to create positive reinforcement.
Focus on Small Changes:
- Instead of making drastic changes, Fogg advocates for starting with tiny, manageable actions. Over time, these small actions accumulate and lead to significant changes.
Celebration:
- A crucial part of the Tiny Habits method is celebrating your success, no matter how small. This positive reinforcement encourages repetition and helps solidify the new habit.
Ability and Simplicity:
- Simplifying the desired behavior increases the likelihood of success. If something feels too difficult, break it down into even smaller steps.
Motivation:
- While motivation can fluctuate, designing tiny habits that fit easily into your routine helps ensure consistency, regardless of your motivation levels.
Behavior Design:
- Fogg provides a systematic approach to designing behaviors that stick, emphasizing experimentation and iteration to find what works best for the individual.