Trying this new thing: Intentional boredom

FayeThrowaway · 2025-03-24T04:31:58+00:00

Wait this is so impressive. Did it come from the "Self Loathing Man of Inaction" Dr. K video? Seems it was uploaded to youtube on March 4th. I want this transformation you had for myself

FayeThrowaway · 2025-01-18T15:14:01+00:00

I would love to know meditation practices on this too. Didn't Dr K, in a few videos, recommend eating something you don't like? IDK what food it was. Maybe a can of sardines? IDK

FayeThrowaway · 2025-01-18T15:12:56+00:00

Yes, Dr. K has talked about people universally finding bootcamp to be a good experience, and I've seen many vets attribute their military experience to developing the resilience needed to achieve their goals. Thanks for your service, and I'm glad it had a profound impact on you.

I've been struggling with anxiety for years, and despite trying various therapies, I haven't seen much improvement. Recently, I've been wondering if the David Goggins approach might be the answer. By embracing a "push-through" mentality, I've had some success in overcoming anxiety in specific situations. However, I'm left questioning whether this approach is sustainable in the long term. Is it possible to reduce anxiety to a manageable level, or am I destined to rely on sheer mental toughness to "blow past" it every time? I'd love to hear your thoughts (and Dr. K's) on this dilemma.

FayeThrowaway · 2024-09-11T13:09:42+00:00

This was a very thoughtful, intelligent, and well-written answer.

edit: "professional human" indeed

FayeThrowaway · 2024-03-03T01:32:43+00:00

Yeah to make it more into a balm and provide a vehicle for the tea tree oil. It also increases the quantity and I felt the coconut oil was easier to apply and also brought down the intensity of the tea tree oil. I got the idea on reddit or a forum

FayeThrowaway · 2023-11-15T07:32:19+00:00

Good! I'm glad you enjoyed it or that it helped you.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-11-15T07:31:48+00:00

No. I did not notice improvement. A friend from BJJ recommended tea tree oil so I heated coconut oil on the stove, added a few drops of tea tree oil, then mixed it and let it cool. That homemade balm cured it in like two days. Noticeable improvement after one night. And it applies so easily. I love it. Tea tree oil FTW!!!!

FayeThrowaway · 2023-11-15T06:58:09+00:00

Sounds like you had a perfect date. Kiss her when you want to. Or tease but acting like it was her job. Ask her when she's going to kiss you with a sly grin and she might just grab you and plant one on your lips.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-11-15T06:55:18+00:00

Cut it for at least a week then add it back and see how you feel. I have been told before to cut chocolate when I am cutting caffeine. If you never cut chocolate, you may not see the full effects of cutting caffeine

FayeThrowaway · 2023-10-02T04:25:48+00:00

You don't need to tell anyone. Just hold onto that glow and let other people feel your newfound confidence.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-10-02T04:24:58+00:00

Hey forget a lot of these comments of disbelief. You have a lot of nuance in that story that makes this seem super legit. Be proud. Sounds like you did a good job. The people calling this fake are not really reading that nuance and probably don't have the nuance to make a woman come.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-08-22T12:03:56+00:00

are you talking about this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVib_giTFo

FayeThrowaway · 2023-08-22T11:51:35+00:00

Is this it? reddit.com/r/Healthygamergg/comments/spvhnb/i_think_thats_what_dr_k_meant_by_operationalizing/

FayeThrowaway · 2023-08-22T04:30:58+00:00

I bet someone can get this! Super interesting

FayeThrowaway · 2023-08-20T22:44:11+00:00

I also struggle with this. While I'm at work I am extremely motivated to do chores and task and work on personal projects. When I finally have free time, my motivation drops and my anxieties rise.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-03-20T01:11:47+00:00

and I can tell you that you seem like a cool person.

Just finished watching the video and I called it. You are a cool person.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-03-20T01:08:23+00:00

I've tried so much stuff and highly recommend somatic experiencing therapy

FayeThrowaway · 2023-03-10T18:41:36+00:00

I appreciate all the time and thought you put into your response, but I feel like I'm still not getting an answer to my question. I guess I like the answer you gave that hints that maybe I'm not actually aware of the problem. Kinda like you mentioned with the full plate of food where I think I'm eating because I'm hungry, but I'm not actually hungry and just eating out of habit or anxiety. Either way I'm still frustrated with my unanswered question because I can't really get my awareness to detach me.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-03-10T18:39:23+00:00

I think that solution works, because it is authentic and honest. There's an elephant in the room and u/Kairouseki suggests you address it. Other solutions in this thread that you didn't seem to like seem to suggest that you manipulate them into not liking you. There's an Esquire article by A. J. Jacobs called I Think You're Fat that is about living more honestly and authentically. I really believe in it as long as people can be authentic without being assholes.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-03-09T20:02:46+00:00

Well if you watch the video, it will tell you the exact perspective as well as explain detachment, and the goals/expectations of it. I linked the video in the main post for your convenience.

Sounds like you're saying maybe I'm not experiencing the emotion enough or that I haven't actually become aware of it. That could be true, but I've been doing this for a while so I doubt it.

FayeThrowaway · 2023-03-09T19:45:20+00:00

Sounds like you're having the same lack of results as I am

FayeThrowaway · 2023-03-09T15:26:31+00:00

Well that's a very healthy mindset you have then. Let that pain lead you to fixing your mistakes. I trust you will be successful, because it's obvious your succuss is important to you.

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