Anxious tech workers are going to therapy

Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by Bootwizard on Friday September 20, 2019 @10:54AM (#21027347)

Welcome. I spent the last 6 months doing exactly the same thing and was able to create enough time to start the company I've been talking about for years.

Social media is a curse on our society's mental wellbeing, even if it can be a very useful tool in spreading important information.

I'm actually working on a book which documents my process I developed to do this for myself. Mental models, different perspectives on your habits and vices, etc. Please let me know if you have anything that's worked for you. I think this is something everyone should do.

I haven't seeked help from professionals yet but I will definitely consider it.

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by chrisnaoumidis on Friday September 20, 2019 @11:43AM (#21027940)

I'd love to read it when you've finished it!

Approaching it from changing mental models, perspectives and learning new skills is how we view mental health issues management/prevention. If you're interested in this angle, you should try out one of our sessions at Mindset. It'd be really great to hear what you think of them.

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by Bootwizard on Friday September 20, 2019 @12:02PM (#21028170)

I'm not a writer so I'll let you know when it happens. It may be years from now, but I'm steadily working on it! :)

I'll check out Mindset, thanks. (I couldn't find it on google, send a link if you don't mind)

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by chrisnaoumidis on Friday September 20, 2019 @12:24PM (#21028410)

I'll be waiting!

It's only on the Apple App Store at the moment, if you search Mindset on the App Store it will be the first non-ad app.

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by Bootwizard on Friday September 20, 2019 @01:41PM (#21029293)

Ahh unfortunately I don't have an iOS device. Is it on MacOS too? I have a Macbook for work

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by agota on Friday September 20, 2019 @04:03PM (#21030658)

You should create a landing page so that people who are interested in the book could subscribe and get updates.

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by Bootwizard on Friday September 20, 2019 @06:35PM (#21032007)

I was thinking of making it a blog because that's kind of how I've been writing it for myself.

And then organizing and compiling it into a book.

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by agota on Saturday September 21, 2019 @06:08AM (#21034442)

That's also a good idea which would allow you to get feedback.

I recommend you to read Taylor Pearson's article on how he approached writing and marketing his book:

https://taylorpearson.me/jesusmarketing/

A shorter version written by me can be found here:

https://www.writersincharge.com/taylor-pearson-sold-5000-cop...

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by whalesalad on Friday September 20, 2019 @10:55AM (#21027364)

Update your profile with an email address! I’d love to stay in touch.

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Re:Anxious tech workers are going to therapy by Bootwizard on Friday September 20, 2019 @12:02PM (#21028173)

Sure!

Edit: done! Can't wait to hear from you, I'd love some more ideas to put into the book.

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