Submitted by pakiripakiri t3_11umuir in LifeProTips
It took me (too) many years to realize that, just like exercise will fatigue you but then make you stronger.. being effortful in life makes you more energetic. As a young man I used to think that when I got successful I could relax more and I'd have more energy to do fun things. Now I know that the more you relax, the more you drift to a stop. Of course, balance is important... but if you want to feel power coursing through you, work hard.
Too true, gentle tear downs and rebuilds is how we grow muscle. We need incremental changes to improve our willpower, not sudden shifts that aren't sustainable.
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It has what plants crave!
If you're on this thought process; well done! I'm currently reading a book called "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess" by Dr Caroline Leaf and it's changed the way I interact with people and act daily. Title is a little harsh and there is (as with all books) information that won't apply to you and can be filtered out but I think it's worth a read just for the self awareness it gives. Being effortful and conscious about the way you live day to day life literally rewires your brain on a molecular scale.
Does not apply to most long Covid sufferers, unfortunately.
As with most fatigue disorders, yes.
even adhd to some extent
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This post is about being productive and the covid thing may be true but it’s is pretty unrelated. It’s like if I posted “doesn’t apply after open heart surgery” like obviously it doesn’t apply to everyone.
Here’s the thing - people suffering from long Covid are often told they just need to get outside and exercise more, but that typically causes a horrible relapse that sends them to bed for 2-3 weeks. There are many thousands of people who are suffering daily, years after they’ve been exposed to Covid, and their families, friends, and doctors tell them to get more exercise because it’s all in their heads. But it’s not. So commenting on a post like this should not be dismissed or disrespected.
This sub is drifting further and further into a general life-philosophy sub.
OP, I vehemently agree with your sentiments. Just pointing out that this is hardly a “pro-tip”.
*LPT might not work on neurodivergent who do not get dopamine release from successful effort.
Like me.
A body in motion tends to stay in motion.
Exactly! This is something that I'm still learning. I think it's so important to push yourself and not be too complacent. It's amazing how much energy and motivation you can find when you just put your mind to something and really go for it. Knowing that hard work doesn't just make you tired but can actually energize you makes it so much easier to stay motivated and keep going.
Completely agree. When I meet a big deadline or finish a big project at work, it seems to springboard me into starting or finishing personal projects. I have no desire to take a break or come down from that big push to accomplish. Wish that equated to exercise.. I'm just a workaholic.
Energy creates energy
This only applies if the effort you put into something results in a dopamine release, which is definitely not always the case.
That's so true! I thought the same thing, that when I was successful I could relax and have all the energy to do things I enjoyed. But I've learned that in order to get energy, you need to be effortful and work hard. That's why I like to take on ambitious goals, it's so energizing to challenge yourself and push your boundaries! Balance is still important though, it's hard to maintain the same level of effort for an extended period of time. Knowing when to take a break and recharge is essential!
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Yeah, this is definitely true
Edit: who would down vote this lol
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Was thinking about something similar to this. I agree 100%. It is almost as if conditioning your brain to work harder and persevere thorough adversity will make you more resilient to anything else. Ideas start as thoughts but need work to be materialized. It all boils down to how strong your willpower "muscle" is.