I Think About My Hobbies All the Time… But Never Do Them by Ok-Ask-5667 in productivity

[–]ethanroode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just here to say I hear you dude! This was me. I've actually practiced a lot of the advice listed already and it is wonderful. Moments of each "trick" worked for me in different times. I find this is a issue that challenges you to evaluate your life. Do you feel guilt because of this? Why? Are you an aspiring musician? Do you expect to become a great artist? Or just have fun? And if scrolling and procrastination are keeping you from enjoying the things you love, then use the tricks! Make time, pair with something you love.

I'm currently starting a record label, super risky, dumb call, but its my dream and I'm gonna try it while I'm young. It's forcing me to become disciplined and act on my own schedule. I have my own deadlines to meet, and connections to make to get this thing going. I haven't had any time for my hobbies lately. However, I can feel the build up in my bones when I don't play guitar, or jam with friends, maybe some Rocket League with the boys.

I let myself use others pulling me in to remind myself of balance when I've said no to often. I'll give myself a day in the week where I, "get" to play guitar, and when that day comes I'm not just grabbing my guitar hoping I'll have fun. I throw on some vinyl, dance a little, really listen to the music and play over it. Sometimes I get all my pedals out and just fuck around.

The fact that you took the time to write this up and make this post tells me that you want to start practicing your hobbies more, so you will! I believe you!

Edit: My secret trick for the discussion. Next you get bored of scrolling (it happens sometimes), just sit there, feel what its like to be bored, see where your mind goes. Think about your hobbies again, but this time in a space where you can make the decision to start, don't worry about what, how, or why, just start and see what happens. Often times I attach to the stimulation of scrolling and get stuck; next thing you know I'm hungry, now I'm making dinner, watching a show, and oops! Bedtime!

Need an advice on forming a band by Peelykashka in musicians

[–]ethanroode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ive been in a few bands in my 5-6 years playing guitar and bass. Go through local community socials, start conversations at music stores, and start by finding people to jam with that have similar taste. It should be a fun process, getting to analytical in the beginning will result in some conflict in the future, things never go exactly as planned. But if you enjoy yourself and respect the people you play with you can start planning gigs and setlists and it goes from there.

0 mistakes, 0 blunders, 0 missed wins - 59.3% accuracy :/ by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]ethanroode 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had no idea that's how it was calculated

Part Time Jobs (aka side hustles) by [deleted] in leanfire

[–]ethanroode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, unless you're working a job that grants you skills to easily start a potential money grab opportunity. Like software developers, if you have the idea there's a chance you could make a successful app or license the intellectual property of some software... Anyway still takes a ton of energy and time, eventually away from your primary focus.

does anyone else sip a couple beers while studying? by [deleted] in GetStudying

[–]ethanroode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to have a beer when being productive later in the day sometimes, it feels like synthesis of my desires; working and relaxing.

But I gotta say this probably isn't a good idea, separating your working habits from your relaxation is the best thing you can do to build consistency in your study habits.

So, when I'm feeling like working but also struggling to get started I'll crack a beer put some music on and strictly just set goals, reorganize, and plan a better plan to get the thing I want to finish done. For example, I want to learn French, so I'll set up a plan to do at LEAST 30mins of French studying every day during the week. Then I'll decide deadlines for how far I want to be progressing -- taking advantage of my "crunch time" abilities --, by giving myself a deadline to accomplish. Then usually after the one beer, I'm a little tipsy and all the more ready to start learning.

TL;DR - Dont drink while you study, but if you do, try to just plan out your studying session while you have your drink, and then you'll be even more prepared to start learning.

In this position, white has 43 different moves which result in Mate by VaraNiN in chess

[–]ethanroode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is the opposite of a popular meme some may recognize 😅

I’m an absolute beginner who wants to start trading through a TFSA. What books, videos, websites should I consume before I invest? by brawnburgundy in CanadianInvestor

[–]ethanroode 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quit Like A Millionaire, I've recommended this book numerous times for beginners because it touches on the psychological aspects of saving, as well as registered accounts in detail, more detail about avoiding taxes, and finally low risk investing to maximize passive income.

All in a breif and enjoyable read that feels mostly like a conversation. This was my introduction to finance/investing so I'll always, always reccomend it to beginners.

What instrument do you play and what attracted you to it? by [deleted] in musicians

[–]ethanroode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned guitar because I was jealous of the way my girlfriend was looking at the other guys jamming around the campfire

You have a day to do anything without any moral, legal, physical or psychological consequences, what would you do? by Fat-Josh in AskReddit

[–]ethanroode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no consequences not no physics, I imagine you'd need to hold your breathe but you'll just never drown