The More You Do, The Easier It Gets

I’ve noticed something peculiar lately.

After spending considerable time immersed in video games or social media, I’ve started feeling a sense of guilt.

It’s a stark contrast to how I used to indulge in these activities without a second thought. Spending about 8 hours a day gaming used to leave me unfazed, but now, it feels like a waste.

My college years introduced me to the joys of reading and writing. These new habits have reshaped my perception of leisure activities.

Whenever I attempt to play games now, it triggers a sense of regret. Even utilizing shortcuts for quicker progress in games only offers fleeting pleasure, followed by lingering guilt.

How did this transformation occur?

Embracing Productivity Gradually, I’ve grown accustomed to a lifestyle centered around productivity. It’s not that gaming or scrolling harms me, but engaging in them doesn’t sit right anymore. My coffee breaks now beckon me towards writing or reading, aiming to infuse value into those moments.

Visiting cafes used to be about socializing or gaming, but now, solitude appeals to me. Opening my laptop to write feels significantly more fulfilling, turning the cost of coffee into an investment in myself.

The Power of Habits

This shift boils down to habits.

Consistently engaging in productive activities has reprogrammed my body’s response. Gaming or social media consumption now triggers guilt because my body has acclimatized to productivity. It’s a case of habituation — when you dedicate extensive time to an activity, your body adapts accordingly.

Repeating an activity — be it gaming for hours or reading extensively — alters your body’s response. Over time, starting these activities becomes easier, and the feelings afterward align with the habitual pattern.

Forming New Habits

Habits wield immense power; they shape our identity through repeated actions. Through the process, you have to unlearn a lot of things along the way as you are not productive always and you might get distracted so for that you have to unlearn a lot of habits and get on the good track.

The initial days of cultivating a new habit may be challenging, typically spanning 14 to 21 days. Yet, once this threshold is crossed, your body and mind synchronize, reinforcing the new behavior. I advocate shedding detrimental habits for 21 days to unveil life’s potential.

Ultimately, our routines define us. If something feels amiss in our actions, it signals a need for change. Cultivating positive habits leads to a harmonious alignment of body and mind.

“It may appear daunting initially, but every journey starts with difficulty.”

— Miyamoto Musashi

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