Re:Ask HN: Anyone tried quitting Instagram?
by dilpreet_singh on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @02:49AM
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"Seek boredom", I like that one. I heard about it on the Deep Work podcast from Cal Newport. Definitely interesting and makes a lot of sense.
I think that simply lying down with eyes closed, breathing deeply or meditating should recharge the cognitive exhaustion and help in grounding.
Will definitely experiment with this and see if I am able to stick with it.
Re:Ask HN: Anyone tried quitting Instagram?
by cosmodisk on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @07:33AM
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My previous company was located in the very center of London. I used to eat lunch quickly and then go on a stroll for 30-45min with a mile radius. I knew the area inside out after a year and it was so nice to discover all the little shops, parks, some random pubs, or galleries.
Re:Ask HN: Anyone tried quitting Instagram?
by busymom0 on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @03:10AM
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> seek boredom
That's an excellent advice. Not just for quitting FB/IG but also for life in general. I often have my deepest thoughts and come up with product ideas when I am bored or in the shower or waiting for the bus.
In general, avoid stimulants like HN, Reddit, Instagram to minimize context switching.