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Whe we are all Addicts: Antidote, Part 2 of 3
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The opposite of being “perma-stimulated” is — unstimulated. In other words, getting rid of external stimuli, embracing boredom, and — patiently and compassionately examining our mind’s contents.
Also called metacognition-this is the key to rapid self-improvement, heightened self-awareness, and eternal learning. And unlocking this quality isn’t hard — all you need is regular introspection .
Before you go to bed every night, tuck away your phone, shut your laptop, and sit in solitude. Reflect on the day’s events and examine your actions and thoughts. Ask yourself questions such as — “Why did I say that?”, “Why did I react that way?”, “What drove me to that action?”, “How could I have acted better?”, etc.
Looking in the mental mirror will feel uncomfortable at first. But stick to the habit. It’s unbelievably rewarding in the long run.
In fact, if you do this long enough, it will get programmed into your subconscious .i Nowadays, within seconds or minutes of saying, doing, or thinking something — I’ll unconsciously be reflecting on them.
Apart from introspection, let your mind wander freely from time to time. Don’t quell any unpleasant thoughts or force positive ones: Just sit back, relax, grab some popcorn, and watch the show inside your head.
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Posted on : Feb 22, 2023
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