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Mirko
“Remember that nothing is perfect on its own. Everything good in life requires effort, a daily deposit. The grass isn't greener on the other side, the grass is greener where you water it.” (Sahil Bloom)
The next time you feel boredom arising, resist the temptation to take a hit of data or do something “productive.” Boredom might just be the most productive thing you can do.
Ozan Varol • Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life
“When I am walking, all the clues to solving issues are at hand, but if I am not listening or attentive to those clues I miss key information. Attention is essential. When you have things on your mind, as we all do, walking helps to sort the mind. ‘Solvitur ambulando’ is a Latin phrase that means 'it is solved by walking'.”
— Libby DeLana, “Do Walk”
cf. Mindwandering, Default Mode Network
replacing “self-care” with “self-comfort”
the problem with self-care is that it often feels like work. taking care of yourself can start to feel like another thing on the to-do list. so instead of asking, “what should i do to take care of myself?” i started asking, “what would make me feel safe and cozy right now?” sometimes that means taking a long... See more
the problem with self-care is that it often feels like work. taking care of yourself can start to feel like another thing on the to-do list. so instead of asking, “what should i do to take care of myself?” i started asking, “what would make me feel safe and cozy right now?” sometimes that means taking a long... See more
open.substack.com
Running away from boredom results in a desire for excitement, which only leads to more boredom because your threshold for excitement keeps increasing. Instead, if we acknowledge that even the best lives are punctuated with boredom, then we will understand how this slowdown in attention can be interpreted as a welcomed state of mind.
The antidote to... See more
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Tech is no substitute for depth 🤔
The more you create, the less you complain. The more you complain, the less you create.
relevantmagazine.com • Creativity's Worst Enemy - RELEVANT
“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” - Rumi