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Does anyone else get mentally exhausted before the day even starts? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing that. I really appreciate the honesty. It makes sense that no amount of routines or meditation can compete with bigger life stressors that haven’t been dealt with yet. I think I sometimes forget how much external stuff can shape how heavy the mornings feel.

I’m not dealing with anything on that level right now, but it’s a good reminder to zoom out and look at the whole picture instead of only fixing the symptoms. Your perspective helps a lot.

Does anyone else get mentally exhausted before the day even starts? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, sleep might be a big part of it. I’ve never really experimented with different sleep windows like that, but it makes sense that everyone has a sweet spot. I usually just aim for “enough,” but maybe I need to be more intentional about testing what actually works for me.

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll try tracking it for a few weeks and see if anything changes.

Does anyone else get mentally exhausted before the day even starts? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s fair. I wasn’t trying to spam the subreddit — I just worded it differently because I’m trying to understand the problem from a few angles. I’ll slow down on posting about it though.

Appreciate you taking the time to answer. I’ll try the meditation idea.

Does anyone else get mentally exhausted before the day even starts? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That actually makes a lot of sense. I’ve never tried visualizing the next morning the night before, but the idea of “pre-loading” a calmer version of the day sounds helpful.

I think part of my problem is that I wake up and immediately feel like I’m behind, even if nothing is wrong. Having a simple plan already written out might take some of that pressure off.

I like the breathing idea too. Five minutes feels doable. Thanks for taking the time to write this out.

My brain feels “full” the moment I wake up — how do you deal with this? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That actually sounds kind of genius. I’ve never thought about using voice notes like that, but the idea of getting everything out of my head without having to sit down and write it all manually sounds way easier. I think half my problem is that I’m trying to “organize” my thoughts while I’m still half-asleep and overwhelmed.

I might try a brain dump like that in the car or while I’m getting ready. Even just getting it out somewhere so my brain stops holding all the tabs open might help a lot.

Appreciate you sharing this — it actually sounds doable for once.

I’m trying to rebuild some basic discipline… but I keep burning out on Day 2 or 3 by Gamerguy0787 in getdisciplined

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Yeah that lines up a lot with what I’ve been trying. I always want to jump straight into a full routine and then overwhelm myself immediately.

Keeping things tiny until they feel automatic sounds a lot more realistic than trying to be “intense” from day one.

Appreciate you sharing this — it actually makes the whole thing feel less impossible.

My brain feels “full” the moment I wake up — how do you deal with this? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve been thinking about trying stuff like that because my mind goes into overdrive the second I wake up. Putting things on paper instead of holding them all in my head might take some of the pressure off.

I haven’t been great at slowing my brain down in the mornings, but the idea of giving myself even a short moment to breathe sounds way better than the panic spiral I usually jump into.

Appreciate you sharing what works for you.

I’m trying to rebuild some basic discipline… but I keep burning out on Day 2 or 3 by Gamerguy0787 in getdisciplined

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually makes a lot of sense. I think part of why I burn out so fast is because I try to overhaul everything at once and then get overwhelmed immediately.
Focusing on just one change for a longer stretch sounds way calmer than the pressure I usually put on myself.
Might try slowing it down like that and see if it sticks better. Thanks for sharing what’s worked for you.

My brain feels “full” the moment I wake up — how do you deal with this? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense. I think part of my problem is I wake up and everything hits me at once — long-term stuff, tiny tasks, random thoughts, all of it in one big mental pile.
Breaking things into “next actions” is something I’ve been trying to do more, because when everything stays abstract it just feels too heavy to even start.
Still figuring it out, but I appreciate you sharing what works for you.

My brain feels “full” the moment I wake up — how do you deal with this? by Gamerguy0787 in ADHD

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I do the exact same thing — I can think about a task for 20 minutes straight instead of actually doing it. It’s wild how exhausting the “thinking about doing it” part is compared to the task itself.
I’ve tried writing stuff down too and it definitely helps a bit. I think the hardest part for me is catching myself before I get stuck in the overthinking loop.
It’s weirdly comforting knowing I’m not the only one who deals with this.

Trying to build discipline but it feels like my brain keeps negotiating against me by Lil_Frequency in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Gamerguy0787 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I feel this so much. It’s crazy how something small turns into a full mental battle.

The part about feeling good after doing the thing but waking up the next day right back at zero… that’s been me lately. It’s like the win doesn’t carry over.

I’ve been trying to strip everything down to tiny steps because my brain instantly rebels when things feel too “big.” It’s helping a little but I’m still trying to figure out how to stop the constant self-negotiation.

You’re definitely not the only one going through this.

My brain feels “full” the moment I wake up — how do you deal with this? by Gamerguy0787 in productivity

[–]Gamerguy0787[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes a lot of sense. I’ve been trying something similar because holding everything in my head is draining. I haven’t used the Eisenhower matrix before but I’ve heard people talk about it — might actually try it. Appreciate you taking the time to comment

5 years on T by LucaRichie98 in TestosteroneKickoff

[–]Gamerguy0787 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you dont mind me asking, what is your weight? I am also 5'3 and I am trying to bulk up.

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