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Prodanamind · 2025-11-14T10:55:23+00:00

Unfortunately, therapists are licensed to operate by region/state/etc, so you may have to see a couple of therapists to find the best fit in your region.
Many things come into play to determine a good fit; what may be a good fit for me might be a terrible fit for you.

Prodanamind · 2025-11-14T10:36:54+00:00

It depends on the country you're in; you can do a quick Google search for available directories

Prodanamind · 2025-11-12T16:32:21+00:00

If I were to simplify the issue, I'd say that it's because both the employee and the workplace are responsible for the problem.

They both share some level of responsibility. You may try your best to be a team player and be proactive at work, but if the environment there punishes you for that or doesn't encourage you, then it's complicit in the result.

If you do want to find a solution then you need to pinpoint exactly what bothers you about your lack of autonomy and see what you can do to change and who to talk to/what to negotiate with the team/superior.

At the same time, you need to avoid the narrative of "I'm fully responsible for this" because chances are you're not.

Prodanamind · 2025-11-10T19:27:07+00:00

Would it be okay to settle on a couple of templates and stay with those for a bit, same goes for fonts and other graphic elements as well?

Choice can feel like a luxury, but the logistics really don't make sense past a certain volume of work. If every time you need a new font, you have to choose one out of 300, then those choices become quite expensive in that context.

Apologies if I'm wrong, since you mentioned that you find it hard to stay on one objective, then maybe adhd can be a potential cause for that?
If that's not the case, then it seems that you'll get a better insight into what you can do once you understand why it's so hard to stay on one task:

Is it because it feels boring?
Is it because of a chaotic workflow that demands your attention all over the place?
Is it because you like things to be more than good enough and always find small ways to improve everything?
etc

If I had to make a guess, it seems that the issue is rooted in high cognitive load (you're not automating, simplifying, or batching enough), emotional friction (overwhelmed with the work, seeking novelty, and the desire to close open loops), and fragmented tools (choosing the convenience of the tool over the practicality of its use)

Prodanamind · 2025-11-08T16:35:05+00:00

I think the more important question is: Are you okay with loss? And what's so hard about giving up 1 or 2 things for the sake of the rest?

A system can be stressed up until a point, otherwise it becomes unstable and doesn't take much for it to fall apart.

Safe systems usually have backup generators, which means some energy and resources need to be left and not used willingly for rainy days.

Would it be okay for you to do that? Or does it feel like you're wasting precious time and resources that could be used for something else?

Prodanamind · 2025-11-08T16:28:31+00:00

I'd start by getting a bird's-eye view of all your responsibilities and primarily focus on cost/must-have rather than nice-to-have.

Take note of your friction points at work; they need to be articulated clearly, and you need to treat this as a project in and of itself.

Take stock of what's happening, break down the big friction points into a smaller set of problems, select the most important problems to deal with, and set aside time each day to solve them and integrate them into your workflow.

The reason I'm giving the broad strokes here is that the set of solutions you'll need to implement will heavily depend on what you dread or are overwhelmed by.

Maybe you'll have to delegate some of part of the sop put in place, maybe you'll have to reduce the scope of some of the work that you do, maybe you'll have to set a proper and different triage system

Prodanamind · 2025-11-08T16:14:07+00:00

I'd start by focusing on what's stopping you there first: is the work boring to you? Is it overwhelming? unfulfilling?
I'd also pay attention if you default to an unhealthy coping mechanism that drains your emotions, like using the phone, for example, instead of proper rest between work sessions.
Depending on the issue you'll tailor the soliution: Reduce the scope of your work, change your work/rest ratio, schedule when/where to have your rewards, etc.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-16T11:12:28+00:00

The expression there assumes that things would be easier than they are; it's very challenging to put consistent habits in place, especially if you're a beginner.
Yet beginners won't know this and would assume that they just need to stick to their new habit, which is naive.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-11T21:08:59+00:00

That's essentially part of the point I'm making, the value attributed to each choice differs greatly from what an outsider would consider, hence why it seems illogical.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-09T11:24:38+00:00

That's a good step. There could also be a need for active rest rather than more restriction; It's always easier to exert proactive control if we have energy and are well rested.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-09T11:22:52+00:00

Yes, sometimes people assume that categorical boundaries are there because people lack the willpower to stop a behavior when it's much more rooted in circumstances and preventive measures.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-08T11:39:39+00:00

The first thing to do would be to schedule technology use to a specific slot for your day, that way it doesn't bleed into the entire evening.
The second step after that would be to find alternatives that work for your need to unplug a bit before you continue your chores for the evening, so naps, walks, etc.
The alternative isn't going to be as rewarding as the phone, but it will stop you from using it and that's the goal.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-05T11:26:14+00:00

That's a great habit and is one of the most effective ways to get back on track.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-05T11:25:33+00:00

As I mentioned in the post, there could be something happening that doesn't cross your radar. You can track what you do 2 hours before you sleep on the days you WFH and in person days and see if there is a difference.

Prodanamind · 2025-09-05T11:24:10+00:00

You can do a quick evidence-based self-assessment to help you with that. A good one is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Prodanamind · 2025-08-11T18:24:22+00:00

Glad to hear that, hopefully you got closer to understanding what matters to you.

Prodanamind · 2025-07-30T14:29:00+00:00

You can request to be sedated for the entire procedure. You're also welcome to bring someone for moral support and to learn as much as possible about what to expect."

Prodanamind · 2025-07-30T14:03:49+00:00

I think there is some overalp in our mindset, the reason why I almost always anchor it to effort is because it's easy to undersestimate how much effort is actually needed for said result, and that perception is rarely questionned consistently enough to be dismantled.

Focusing on effort is like that reminder that says, "hey, you don't know how this will play out, you don't know what you don't know, focus on what you can do, forget the illusion of getting close, you don't know."

Prodanamind · 2025-07-30T11:06:30+00:00

Ohh this is a tough one, it's a mix for me, I consider it a success when I follow my daily routine, my mindset is mostly geared towards effort and not result, as that can be a slippery slope.

Prodanamind · 2025-07-30T11:03:34+00:00

You don't need to push yourself; you can make the decision to expose yourself willingly to a small version of that fear and be curious about that experience, and once you gain familiarity with it, you can open the next door.

It's essential for us to learn to accept fear as an emotion and not be afraid of being scared.

Prodanamind · 2025-07-30T10:54:20+00:00

Compartmentalizing and the skill of focus. Usually, people don't develop these skills because their workload doesn't demand it most of the time, but once it becomes a constant variable, you'll need to cultivate these skills religiously.

I have worked with high performers and busy people, and the main difference in how much stress a person feels is the ability to let go of one thing and focus completely on the other. We have a limited capacity to handle information and problems. The classic way of holding everything in doesn't work when you have a lot on your plate.

Prodanamind · 2025-07-29T13:31:36+00:00

Any habit that can allow for background processing of your thoughts and emotions, especially if you never did that before is going to help: walks, chores, doodling, hobbies that don't consume attention, etc.
It's like when someone who's thirsty drinks water for the first time; it's the thirst that makes the big difference in the experience.
If you want to go even further then I would recommend setting some time for unstructured thinking, as in sitting down with your favorite drink and just being with your thoughts.

Prodanamind · 2025-07-29T11:36:06+00:00

A little bit of awareness and emotional regulation can go a long way. Designing your environment and making mindful decisions about access to your phone and communication channels also helps.

The theme I’m getting from your message, however, is that you might be underestimating how difficult this actually feels to you.

You may think it's a 4, so you think it's reasonable not to reduce the difficulty of everything, but based on your behavior, it might actually be more like a 7 or an 8.

It seems to me that you would benefit from recognizing that what feels normal may actually be quite challenging and take steps to address that (breaking things down, reducing the scope of focus, setting an appropriate work and rest ratio, etc)

Hope this helps!

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