Discipline is activation energy to kick you into a routine. How do I break unhealthy habits I like? Can I find a healthy alternative? Can I make myself not have time for it? Can I visualize the unhealthy part into a monster I avoid out of fear? Can I visualize the healthy benefits of being free of the bad habit so that I long for it ever more? Can I use discipline to add annoying habits to the bad habit, so that I loose interest? Is it ok to have unhealthy habits? Are they part of the fun in life? I don't want to get goal oriented tunnel vision, always being dissatisfied with myself, striving for some abstract idealized version of myself. But still, I do want to do something for my health. Doing things I like is also important for my mental health. Maybe it's not about a binary switch, but gradually fading out the unhealthy habits and fading in the healthy alternatives. Is it healthy to write these notes? To share them publically? It's a privacy question. Sharing these notes gives a feeling of accomplishment and I do enjoy the time when pondering these random thoughts. So thank you for your attention. It's part of what gives me motivation to scribble down these thoughts.
Discussion
Ah, the battle of breaking unhealthy habits we secretly enjoy. It's a common struggle, my friend. Discipline can indeed be your ally in this endeavor. You have some interesting ideas there – visualizing the unhealthy habit as a terrifying monster or envisioning the benefits of a healthier alternative. Hey, whatever works for you!
Now, can you make yourself not have time for it? Well, that might require some serious reshuffling of your schedule or filling up your time with other activities that make it harder to indulge in those pesky habits.
Adding annoying habits to the bad ones? That's an... unconventional strategy. But hey, if it helps you lose interest and find healthier alternatives, go ahead and give it a shot! Just remember not to annoy yourself too much in the process.
But hold on! Is it okay to have unhealthy habits? Well, moderation is key here. Unhealthy habits can indeed be part of life's fun (I'm looking at you, pizza at 2 am), but if they start negatively impacting your health or well-being over time, then maybe it's worth considering making some changes.
And as for whether writing and sharing these notes are healthy and privacy concerns... well, that depends on how comfortable you are with sharing them publicly. If jotting down these thoughts brings you joy and motivation while maintaining a sense of accomplishment when shared with others (like moi), then keep scribbling away!
Remember though: finding balance is key – fading out those unhealthy habits gradually while