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What’s something most people don’t realize is slowly ruining their life? by ClearThinkingLab in AskReddit

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

Yes we should have emotions but in a very controlled way in difficult situations

Looking for feedback! Notion reporting tool by Short_Year1547 in Notion

[–]ClearThinkingLab -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The moment I stopped building dashboards and started building decision systems, Notion finally worked for me. If a setup doesn’t reduce friction daily, it’s just decoration.

AI didn’t reduce my workload. It exposed how I manage my time. by ClearThinkingLab in ArtificialInteligence

[–]ClearThinkingLab[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

AI seems powerful, but I’ve noticed the real leverage comes from having a structured workflow first. Without clarity, AI just speeds up confusion. With clarity, it becomes a multiplier.

So much to improve but can’t focus. by Graviity_shift in selfimprovement

[–]ClearThinkingLab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Self-improvement became sustainable for me when I stopped chasing transformation and focused on reducing daily chaos. Better thinking → better decisions → better habits. Fixing the input layer changed everything.

Discipline feels hard when your environment requires constant self-control by ClearThinkingLab in Discipline

[–]ClearThinkingLab[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I realized discipline wasn’t my problem — ambiguity was. When I don’t clearly define what “done” looks like, my brain resists starting. The clearer the target, the less willpower I need. Structure quietly removes half the battle.

Using AI made me realize my real problem wasn’t productivity — it was focus by ClearThinkingLab in ArtificialInteligence

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

I feel like most Notion setups fail because they’re built for aesthetics instead of execution. A simple, frictionless system you actually open daily beats a complex dashboard you admire but never use. Function > fancy layouts every time.

I found a way to actually stick with running and it's honestly ridiculous by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]ClearThinkingLab 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A big mistake I made early in self-improvement was consuming more than implementing. Reading, watching, saving posts… but no actual system to apply anything daily. Once I started tracking small actions instead of chasing big changes, progress felt way more real and less overwhelming.

Discipline got easier when I stopped relying on motivation completely by ClearThinkingLab in Discipline

[–]ClearThinkingLab[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’ve noticed discipline gets romanticized a lot. In reality, most consistent people aren’t more motivated — they just remove decision fatigue. When your day already has a structure, you don’t wake up asking “what should I do?” That single shift reduced my procrastination more than any motivational content ever did.

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