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Totally get it. I still visit sites like reddit (or HN) where you can browse and scroll interesting things. Think the bigger challenge for anyone who quits the
by captainkrtek 3y ago
Totally get it. I still visit sites like reddit (or HN) where you can browse and scroll interesting things.
Think the bigger challenge for anyone who quits these sites is what to fill the time we spend scrolling with? We’ve all spent many years conditioned to simply open these apps to fill any time or moment of boredom, with low effort. Ive had to take up a number of interests, mostly physical, to keep busy and happy.
- jgilias 3y agoThere’s this book called “Deep Work” that some people (me included) like. From the things I’ve taken from it one is “embrace boredom”. Basically, being bored these days is a skill that takes development. And it really does wonders to having a clear mind, coming up with original ideas, etc. The biggest challenge when doing this is that I’m so accustomed to using the internet as part of my thought process that it’s really difficult to not use it to verify some idea. But yeah, try learning to be bored.
- captainkrtek 3y agoI agree with that philosophy, not trying to cram every free moment with content. For me embracing an athletic lifestyle has been a great way. While its not embracing boredom, its at least fun, fulfilling, and positive. Also language learning has been a great interest to pursue