- Focus on what’s important
- Figuring that out and organizing a list is a priority and time well spent.
- Check in monthly if progress is being made. Am I avoiding something difficult but important? Why?
- Stop chasing dopamine hits. It’s ok to miss social media updates or games going on sale. Speaking of games, avoid the super-addictive ones (e.g. deck builders are prime temptations). Don’t buy games unless I’m going to play them right away (even if on sale).
- Get appropriate rest
- In 2022 this involved a lot of video games and alcohol. That’s great to zone out, but doesn’t actually recharge me.
- Make space for creativity
- Related to getting appropriate rest, but calling out explicitly as it’s one type of rest that I usually don’t prioritize.
- Avoid comparisons
- Just do my thing. Worrying about others is largely a waste of time.
- Journal regularly and track my mood
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