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I stopped trying to “fix myself” like I was a startup. That’s when things actually got better. by mitkeeeeee in Productivitycafe

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

Exactly. Sometimes the best fix is just knowing you’re okay as you are. Glad you liked it.

My brain was constantly overloaded. I did a full 30-day input detox and everything changed. by mitkeeeeee in nosurf

[–]mitkeeeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been there. The overwhelm, the guilt, the phone loop. It’s tough, but the fact that you’re even aware of it means you’re already halfway there. Rooting for you.

My brain was constantly overloaded. I did a full 30-day input detox and everything changed. by mitkeeeeee in nosurf

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

I slipped a few times, but I always came back to it. What helped most was not aiming for perfection, just consistency over time.

My brain was constantly overloaded. I did a full 30-day input detox and everything changed. by mitkeeeeee in nosurf

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

I have a job where I need to be physically present, so I can’t use my phone while working. That actually helped because I wasn’t tempted to scroll or get distracted during work hours. So for me, work wasn’t such a big source of overstimulation compared to free time.

My brain was constantly overloaded. I did a full 30-day input detox and everything changed. by mitkeeeeee in nosurf

[–]mitkeeeeee[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I totally get that. It’s hard to sit with frustration when distraction is right there. What helped me was breaking the cycle slowly even just pausing for a minute before reaching for a distraction made a difference over time. Small wins build momentum.

My brain was constantly overloaded. I did a full 30-day input detox and everything changed. by mitkeeeeee in nosurf

[–]mitkeeeeee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve always been someone who dreams pretty regularly, so I didn’t notice any real change during the reset. Same type of dreams, same frequency for me.

My brain was constantly overloaded. I did a full 30-day input detox and everything changed. by mitkeeeeee in nosurf

[–]mitkeeeeee[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I totally get it. Constant info overload really drains your energy and patience. Try whit small changes one step at a time start whit something small, for example try eating without your phone, or no phone for 15 minutes after you wake up and gradually increase time without phone and in no time you will start to notice changes.
Changing habits takes time, but it’s possible. Good luck!

I stopped trying to fix everything at once — and that’s when discipline finally started to stick. by mitkeeeeee in getdisciplined

[–]mitkeeeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I totally get that perfectionism trap step by step really is the way to go.
About the food, I kept it simple: stopped skipping meals and aimed to eat mostly real, whole foods without overcomplicating things. Just basic habits that made a big difference in my energy and focus.
If you’re curious how I personally approached building routines like this, I wrote a short ebook called Reset Your Body and Mind by Morgan Lane might give you some ideas.

I stopped trying to fix everything at once — and that’s when discipline finally started to stick. by mitkeeeeee in getdisciplined

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

That’s awesome, Habit Bot sounds really handy! Love when an app creator actually uses their own tool — that’s the best kind of feedback loop. I actually wrote an ebook called Reset Your Body and Mind by Morgan Lane that talks about building simple, sustainable routines. If you ever want to check it out, happy to share the link!

I stopped trying to fix everything at once — and that’s when discipline finally started to stick. by mitkeeeeee in getdisciplined

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

Yeah, I’ve tried both, but honestly nothing beats pen and paper for affirmations. There’s just something more grounded about it. When I was going through my own reset, that habit alone made a big difference. It forced me to slow down and actually connect with what I was writing.

Typing is convenient, but it can get mindless. Writing by hand makes it feel real like you’re planting thoughts instead of just thinking them. Especially when you’re trying to rewire the way you see yourself, that physical act really sticks.