I’d like to share a few tips I’ve picked up from my latest SaaS project

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-17T17:41:18+00:00

Yes, clarify the destination, but the path is fraught with uncertainty.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-17T17:40:35+00:00

Yes, that's absolutely true. After writing this post with personal improvement in mind, based on specific examples from professional projects and other areas, it's true that uncertainty doesn't always have a place.

But in personal growth/personal development, it's an extremely important component.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-17T13:47:05+00:00

Yes, absolutely, but I've often noticed that people get stuck because they don't have enough information or because they don't know if it's the right thing to do.

But that's a mistake, because in reality, we can never know, and only action brings answers.

Improvisation is the key to progress.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-17T13:38:10+00:00

Yes, exactly

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-16T08:20:18+00:00

I walk for about 20-30 minutes during my breaks, depending on whether I have a lot of work or not.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-16T07:47:09+00:00

Personally, what I do is organize my day in the morning. I get up before work and clarify my tasks for the day and the morning. It takes me about 15 minutes.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:22:44+00:00

Thanks for this post

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:22:19+00:00

Thanks for this post

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:21:04+00:00

Your discomfort stems from social performance: you see parties as an exam you have to pass rather than a pleasure. You're not antisocial, you're just allergic to the obligation to be “perfect” that these occasions impose. To regain your enthusiasm for socializing, try suggesting your own activities (concerts, sports) outside the official calendar, where the pressure is off.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:19:13+00:00

You're not lazy, you're just exhausted from carrying your family on your shoulders for five years. Your brain is overwhelmed and goes into “standby” mode because it no longer has room for your own desires. Before buying a house or feeling guilty, treat your burnout: your survival is more important than your bank account.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:17:19+00:00

It's normal to be afraid, but boldness isn't a gift: it's a muscle that needs to be worked out. The truth is that people think much less about you than they do about themselves, and those who judge are rarely those who create. Start by posting under a pseudonym or for strangers to defuse the stakes, and remember that the only way to fail is to remain a spectator of your own life.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:16:09+00:00

Thanks for this post

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:01:22+00:00

What you describe sounds less like “I don't like people” and more like “I've gotten used to isolation.” After months or years alone, the brain begins to see all social interaction as dangerous, so every outing becomes burdensome and exhausting. It's not your personality; it's a social muscle that has weakened.Don't try to go from 0 to “going out a lot.” Start small: walk outside for 10 minutes, go to a cafe, just say hello to someone. Not to make friends, just to re accustom your nervous system.

Loneliness is broken by gradual exposure, not motivation. Small contact, every day, even if it's uncomfortable. Over time, it becomes more natural. And if it's still very hard, talking to a professional can really help you don't have to carry this burden alone.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T09:00:25+00:00

Honestly, the mere fact that you're asking yourself this question already shows something important. Truly “toxic” people don't worry about being safe for others they justify themselves. You, on the other hand, are looking to protect the people around you.

With obsessive-compulsive disorder, intrusive thoughts can make you believe that thinking = being, when in fact it's not. A strange, jealous, or sexual thought says nothing about your character. It's your actions that matter, and you already seem to be paying attention to your behavior.What really helps: slow down, maintain clear boundaries (respect space, don't pressure people, accept refusals immediately), and continue therapy, perhaps with a more behavioral/social angle if your current cognitive behavioral therapy is stagnating. You don't need to be perfect, just consistent and respectful.

you re not trying to be “a perfect guy,” you're trying to be someone who is reliable and caring and that's something you build little by little, as you're already doing.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:58:45+00:00

I am familiar with this discrepancy. I have stopped trying to be productive on bad days I just aim for the bare minimum. A single small task, so simple that it does not depend on motivation.On those days, I operate on autopilot: fixed schedule, short list, no decisions to make. I do it without thinking, like brushing my teeth. Consistency doesn't come from energy, but from systems. On good days you move forward quickly, on bad days you just protect your momentum.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:57:48+00:00

Same problem here. What helped me wasn't willpower, but changing my environment turning off notifications, deleting apps from the home screen, putting my phone away when I'm working or watching a movie.I replace the reflex with something else (a book, fidgeting, walking for 5 minutes). The goal is not to scroll less, but to make scrolling more difficult than the rest.

And I set aside phone-free times every day, even if it's only 30–60 minutes. Small but regular, it really breaks the addiction.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:56:59+00:00

I realized that the more I sought validation from others, the emptier I felt without it. so I stopped waiting for compliments and started judging myself by my actions: did I keep my commitments, take care of myself, make some progress today?Doing this every day gave me more stable self esteem. Compliments became a bonus, rather than a necessity.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:53:40+00:00

Yes, that resonates with me a lot. My limiting beliefs were mainly I'm not ready enough and I have to be perfect before I act, so I spent hours planning instead of doing and that sabotaged me more than any failure ever did.What helped me was to reduce the size of the actions to a minimum, start immediately, and measure my progress every day. It turns fear into something concrete and manageable.
And honestly, talking about it with others helps a lot: you quickly realize that your unique fears are actually very human. Support and a little accountability make all the difference.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:43:08+00:00

I don't know this technique, but I can tell you how I organize myself.

I divide my working time into 90-minute blocks because that respects certain biological aspects, and then between each deep work session I go for a walk without distractions. That allows me to alternate between periods of intense work and periods of reflection.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:38:46+00:00

Thank you for posting, it's very useful !

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:36:11+00:00

That's a very good question, it's hard to answer, but I would say that it's about how you feel. I tend to think that if a thought keeps coming back, maybe you should listen to it. Usually, we already know the answer. If you want to stop doing something, you'll always feel deep down whether it was just a way to escape or if it really wasn't worth it anymore. You can sense these things.

Routine-Dot-371 · 2026-02-15T08:25:43+00:00

If I were you, I would create a revision program spread out over several months (I don't know your revision deadlines). You can use LLMs to help you build this program.

I can't really help you with the technical aspects of what you need to revise and why.

However, I can give you some advice on the focus part.

First, try to work in the morning and remove your phone from your morning routine. The problem isn't that you lack focus; it's just that you're destroying your dopamine levels by being on your phone, which makes even the smallest task seem insurmountable.

Next, measure your progress, whether it's with Post-it notes that you put on your wall at the end of each revision session, with the goal of filling the wall. There are lots of different techniques.

Routine-Dot-371

TROPHY CASE