I recommend the replacing guilt series: https://www.lesswrong.com/s/pFatcKW3JJhTSxqAF https://www.lesswrong.com/s/pFatcKW3JJhTSxqAF Basically, if you're consta

I recommend the replacing guilt series: https://www.lesswrong.com/s/pFatcKW3JJhTSxqAF https://www.lesswrong.com/s/pFatcKW3JJhTSxqAF Basically, if you're constantly applying willpower, you're doing something wrong. Stop trying to use a stopgap as a solution. (See link for details) I spent most of the past decade (up to about 2 years ago) upset that I wasn't more productive, and mad at myself for not having any real hobbies outside video gaming. Now I'm more successful by my past standards (learning piano, writing, producing meaningful work doing something I like). More importantly to me, I've exited the emotional state of constantly beating myself up for not doing more.