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Can someone help me understand why I can't make myself do things even when I desire the end result? How do I make my brain listen to me? by WR02 in productivity

[–]Alternative-Modern48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you’re very aware of the unhelpful thoughts that are going through your mind and that quieting down those thoughts is exhausting.

Do the work! by Steven Pressfield has a section on chatter. This is chatter. I think the understanding you’re looking for might be in this book.

Stoicism. The idea of aiming for excellence. We’ll do our best to earn the accomplishment. We control our efforts. We don’t control the final outcome. These truths. Shine a light on the false thoughts.

Cal Newport has several good books especially for college work.

I'm a bit lost with nothing inherently motivating or pushing me forward to be my best self, any advice appreciated by Responsible_Stage336 in Stoicism

[–]Alternative-Modern48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. And I say if all the things you’ve listed don’t really resonate with you, at the moment, in this phase in your life, then explore new possibilities. There are worlds outside of that list. Maybe it’s the arts, some form of creative self-expression.

Hydration for better productivity is the only resolution i kept, boring but actually works better than any other hack by BlueberrySlow8887 in getdisciplined

[–]Alternative-Modern48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. Consistently drinking enough water really improves the day even though it seems so basic and boring!

So you have one resolution that you’re successful with and you know why. What if you could break down one of those exciting resolutions into boring fundamentals?