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I wonder if all the addiction related to internet (porn, gaming, surfing, you name it) has anything to do with our daily routine (aka work) that is so boring th

I wonder if all the addiction related to internet (porn, gaming, surfing, you name it) has anything to do with our daily routine (aka work) that is so boring that we want an immediate and constant distraction

maksimur 4y ago
This is a problem (arguably more so) for unemployed people as well.
- the_only_law 4y ago
  Yeah it’s been killing me lately. My sleep schedule is incredibly erratic too because I don’t have anything to do tomorrow, so why not stay up till 4am watching YouTube. Unfortunately I have some confounding factors rn that make it all the wise.
the_only_law 4y ago
I mean if I had something interesting or fun to do that was remotely as accessible as YouTube I’d probably be more interested in that. Unfortunately “interesting” stuff tends to be really inaccessible and COVID did a great job of killing off “fun” stuff, at least around me. At the same time I get really complacent really fast if I’m in the same place for more than a few years and I think it’s about time for a “soft” reset again.
- boredemployee 4y ago
  Idk. I think the pandemic changed me and my general view of the world. And I didn't even notice when it happened. I lost at least 5 people close to me that I remember in a blink. I'm not depressed but it's like I lost the joy of many things that I like, anything corporate-related is all BS to me and serendipity is something really rare these days. Or maybe I'm just getting old.
nicbou 4y ago
I'm still addicted without having to work much. It's just so easy to access YouTube compared to starting a more rewarding activity
- boredemployee 4y ago
  I understand, I'm addicted to computers since 1996 when I was 10. But it's possible to change it setting some goals,trying to go outside more, do some external activities (aka walk, bike, etc.) But if you live in a place where the winter is severe then I have no idea what one could do. It's easy to forget about life when using electronic devices in general but try to set alarms to remind you that you have/need to do other stuff, it helps you to break the pattern.

maksimur 4y ago

This is a problem (arguably more so) for unemployed people as well.

the_only_law 4y ago
Yeah it’s been killing me lately. My sleep schedule is incredibly erratic too because I don’t have anything to do tomorrow, so why not stay up till 4am watching YouTube. Unfortunately I have some confounding factors rn that make it all the wise.

the_only_law 4y ago

I mean if I had something interesting or fun to do that was remotely as accessible as YouTube I’d probably be more interested in that. Unfortunately “interesting” stuff tends to be really inaccessible and COVID did a great job of killing off “fun” stuff, at least around me. At the same time I get really complacent really fast if I’m in the same place for more than a few years and I think it’s about time for a “soft” reset again.

boredemployee 4y ago
Idk. I think the pandemic changed me and my general view of the world. And I didn't even notice when it happened. I lost at least 5 people close to me that I remember in a blink. I'm not depressed but it's like I lost the joy of many things that I like, anything corporate-related is all BS to me and serendipity is something really rare these days. Or maybe I'm just getting old.

nicbou 4y ago

I'm still addicted without having to work much. It's just so easy to access YouTube compared to starting a more rewarding activity

boredemployee 4y ago
I understand, I'm addicted to computers since 1996 when I was 10. But it's possible to change it setting some goals,trying to go outside more, do some external activities (aka walk, bike, etc.) But if you live in a place where the winter is severe then I have no idea what one could do. It's easy to forget about life when using electronic devices in general but try to set alarms to remind you that you have/need to do other stuff, it helps you to break the pattern.