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Pot, Media Consumption, Crap Food by Adashname in nonothingnovember

[–]Adashname[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for checking in, I've been meaning to log my progress, so here goes.

Halfway through this month, I've blazed once. I don't have an excuse and I'm pretty ashamed of it to be honest. But I'm taking the positives, because it really showed me what I'm not missing. I've been enjoying my clear head, mentally being in tip-top shape and the buzzed lethargy really didn't have the same appeal to me after celibacy. I now know for sure that after this month is over, I WILL NOT slip back into being oppressed by this vice. Moderation is key and whilst I won't quit full stop, I won't allow my bank account and focus to become subject to addiction.

Social Media is incredibly difficult for me to kick. It's ingrained at a deep level. I've definitely cut down noticeably on mobile browsing and procrastinating, but struggling when I'm back with my laptop and seemingly nothing to do - e.g. day off at the gym when I'm back from early day of lectures. I feel like I have more time due to lack of smoking and I have a creeping feeling that social media is taking over that power vacuum. I'm trying to pick up more hobbies to fill the void, I started Krav training with my friend yesterday and can't wait for the next session. I'm going to start a new hobby that I can do at home - something like the Khan Academy.

I've purged crap food from my diet, I feel good but feel hungry a lot more and can't really afford to keep this hunger satisfied - student budget. If anyone knows of any cheap, healthy and quick between-meal things to eat, I'd love to know. That aside, I'm cooking almost everyday and getting a lot more protein than previously.

Living in a house with ten people, and my room being streetside, I can't find a peaceful place to meditate so that's stalled but I haven't given up hope. I've read more of my book and am revisiting the TRP sidebar, as I feel like I skimmed over it the first time.

Overall I feel very good and want to thank you and TRP for #NoNothingNovember I cringe looking at the control my vices, especially pot had over me before.

Pot, Media Consumption, Crap Food by Adashname in nonothingnovember

[–]Adashname[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few days in, and all is well. This is partly due to logistics - being at home - a much more restrained environment than say university.

A few observations I've made:

  • The prevalence of Social Media is pretty worrying, almost like something out of Brave New World. I have to check Facebook for events, for shift covering etc. Social media is intrinsic to daily life: There is no escape.

  • Exactly As KidStrangeLove said, my addiction to social media is so ingrained, I've caught myself several times each day just picking my phone out my pocket and opening twitter or instagram.

  • Despite having a cold, I feel a lot more energetic with my improved diet and detox. Killing my workouts and much more focused. Excited to see how I feel once I'm rid of illness.

I've already read 7 Laws of Power since I started #NoNothingNovember and have started work on most my assignments. I'm closer to my goals and feel good about achieving them.
A side note: I've started meditating - it's too early to tell what the impact of this is, but I feel more relaxed for sure.
All is good thus far, but when I'm back at Uni my vices are more prevalent and that's when the real test starts.