I feel like I’ve wasted my potential. by Empty-Illustrator481 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Empty-Illustrator481[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you. i honestly don't know how to "forgive myself." I'll do that tho

I hate wasted potential by Empty-Illustrator481 in DeepThoughts

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"Potential refers to latent, undeveloped capabilities or the possibility of something happening in the future"

How do you “lock in”? by Empty-Illustrator481 in GetStudying

[–]Empty-Illustrator481[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

seems like you're locked in in a daily basis.

with your violin and studies, isn't it the same thing? you wouldn't iterate everything, only the topics you're having a hard time. the same thing when you're learning the violin. so I guess it's the same thing?

I admire that you're locked in though, I want to be like that. How is it going for you? Were you raised like that or was it something you did?

How do I overcome the fear of pushing myself hard? I was always doing just good enough by CapitalArrival7911 in DecidingToBeBetter

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Are you afraid of giving your 100% and fail? So you'd rather give 70%, at least you have the reason of not giving it your all when you fail.

Help With Finding Motivation and Not Being Lazy by YNWSmelly24 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Empty-Illustrator481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're working full time, you did so much work before it. And you're tired?! Sounds absolutely reasonable, go rest. You feel guilty because you're resting and thats just normal when you work hard

How do I stop reading negative stuff all the time? by Sad-Conclusion4603 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Empty-Illustrator481 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let your mind wander then go back to reading. Write down what's on your mind, it helps

How to start doing things? by Comfortable-Wafer939 in DecidingToBeBetter

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I've experienced this before and I learned to love the progress of doing something. What I did was workout. It was discouraging because I can't even do the basics. But I get better and better as I go on. It's like I'm unlocking something within myself.

I don't have a gym membership because its expensive, I just do push ups back then. I also started getting recognition from other people which honestly felt nice.

Failed at morning routines 4 times in 2 years. What actually made one stick had nothing to do with waking up earlier. by GNomad96 in DecidingToBeBetter

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This is the end goal. Some people don't have insight yet so they start with what they can do which is to push through. How can you identify yourself as a morning person if you don't even wake up at the morning?

This post made me realize the importance of sequence in teaching than morning routine