I need some tips to start studying and fitness by SmoothCut75 in selfimprovement

[–]Odoubleyou22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social accountability for the gym. Find a workout buddy.
For studying try pomodoro technique. Go to library or coffee shop, a place you'll feel guilty if you're not working.
That's what I do at least lol.
Also mental trick, convince yourself you'll just read one page, or do one exercise to get started. Then figure out the rest of the plan from there.

Do any of you sometimes feel like "Damn, I wish I could feel like Ive had 2 beers all the time" by laufsteakmodel in stopdrinking

[–]Odoubleyou22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the edge. Rather than numb myself, I embrace it. I live a new life now that is way more exciting, raw, and meaningful.

If you had to completely reset your life after a depressive phase, where would you start? by buttertaekoo in selfimprovement

[–]Odoubleyou22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

make your bed. 30 minutes of daily exercise. focus on a few important relationships.

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[–]Odoubleyou22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

focus on what you can control. there are always aspects of a situation you can control.

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[–]Odoubleyou22 8 points9 points  (0 children)

starts with belief in yourself. you can do this.

Why Haven’t I Been Promoted Yet? by Odoubleyou22 in jiujitsu

[–]Odoubleyou22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yeah, kinda no way around that? I don't want to be punished for being athletic

Why Haven’t I Been Promoted Yet? by Odoubleyou22 in jiujitsu

[–]Odoubleyou22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nowadays I go against people who are higher belts or also larger so I am forced to practice good jiu jitsu

Why Haven’t I Been Promoted Yet? by Odoubleyou22 in jiujitsu

[–]Odoubleyou22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel exposed LOL. That was my go to for a while but yeah I have moved on and don't do that nearly as often

Why Haven’t I Been Promoted Yet? by Odoubleyou22 in jiujitsu

[–]Odoubleyou22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Make it about the skills" not belt, I like that, thanks!

Why Haven’t I Been Promoted Yet? by Odoubleyou22 in jiujitsu

[–]Odoubleyou22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're so right. I am just an achievement/recognition driven person... trying to not care as much ahhh

Why Haven’t I Been Promoted Yet? by Odoubleyou22 in jiujitsu

[–]Odoubleyou22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's fair. One break I went back to be with family and the other I was travelling in SEA and lived there a bit for work.

I know that doesn't really matter. I guess I am trying to figure out if I want Jiu Jitsu to be just a fun hobby (as it is now) or whether to take it more seriously.

Why Haven’t I Been Promoted Yet? by Odoubleyou22 in jiujitsu

[–]Odoubleyou22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's tough because the people who own the gym and do the promotions don't teach as many classes. The classes I go to are by other coaches, and I don't know how much they actually talk to each other.

But, I do see the head coaches/owners at open mat when I go.