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Maybe I should have put this in ask… because I say this. It’s 8am in chicago. I’m logged the fuck on 😭
It’s so difficult. I’ve been talking to my therapist about the way I’ve let socials rot my brain & behavior in some ways.
im Trying to slowly implement this & trying to not get down on myself for days like today.
The days where I don’t get online first thing in the morning this week have felt really great. More focused & starts the day out right
Any advice? How do y’all limit socials in the morning?
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No screens for a whole hour after you wake up. You will feel a noticeable difference not being bombarded by notifications immediately after opening your eyes or injecting the Instagram algorithm into your system upon gaining sentience once again.
Admittedly, this is much easier for me as I wake up at 5:00 (go to bed at 9-10), so I have a lot of time before obligations kick in.
During this time, you can read a book you’ve been meaning to read, get some homework done, read the Bible, make coffee, meditate, and generally anything else that being on your phone would inhibit you from doing.
Mar 3, 2025
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Use an app if you have to. I like to turn on a podcast and put my phone down for an hour while I get moving for the day. Objects at rest stay at rest.
I used to be a day-off bedrotter but no longer! You can do it!
May 6, 2024
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Ive been trying to not look at my phone for a hard hour after I wake up and turn my alarm off. And just….have a morning?? Does wonders for my pea brain!
Apr 9, 2024
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As an Only child that’s struggled with social anxiety since forever, i have always enjoyed going to shows & functions & restaurants & doing whatever by myself. Im used to it & it’s natural & comfortable. I’m consistently reminded how ironically this behavior has both filled my life with such amazing people & has helped practice how I show up in social settings & lessen anxiety. feeling grateful this sunday
Nov 10, 2024
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honestly recommend so hard. at least for women, I know a lot of clothes I buy are almost just right. something small is off, something doesn’t fit right in 1 area of my pants or shirt
in the chicago neighborhoods ive lived & visited there’s often a local tailor & it’s not expensive and makes such a huge difference!
Oct 8, 2024
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Jesus fuck. growing up a neurodivergent kid w wavering mental health, a wavering home life, in and out of therapy, etc, you always hear “have you tried meditating”
No Susan I never fucking thought of that thank you for the recommendation
Well finally at my big age, I took the leap to start practicing and Jesus fuck. Why was I avoiding this my whole life. I have been so resistant to it because it’s intimidating, it’s not instant gratification every time, and it’s … well scary! What if I mess up. What you mean sitting still for ten or so mins and not thinking.
I have always been big into dreams. I’ve wrote down my dreams for as long as I can remember, have books upon books filled, and practice lucid dreaming. It’s kind of like that but without being asleep and without any anxiety inducing scenarios
It’s improved a lot of areas in my life in the two short months I have been practicing
I’m having fun
Mar 5, 2025