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Re:Tricks to start working despite not feeling like it by mikedelago on Monday August 08, 2022 @09:38AM (#32385213)
reminds me of the common advice for people with depression (that often comes from people without depression):

"Well, have you tried not being sad :)?"

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Re:Tricks to start working despite not feeling like it by 4ggr0 on Monday August 08, 2022 @10:47AM (#32386046)
Or common advice when someone mentions that they're AD(H)D.

"Just be structured", "try to focus more", "just write a journal", "Oh we all feel these things from time to time"

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Re:Tricks to start working despite not feeling like it by kayodelycaon on Monday August 08, 2022 @09:44AM (#32385278)
If I had a bullet for everyone person... well, I'd be in a lot of trouble. :)
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Re:Tricks to start working despite not feeling like it by bergenty on Monday August 08, 2022 @01:04PM (#32388130)
Not in every case but many times it really is a valid approach. Perspective matters a lot for our mental well being. There are definitely people that get “addicted” to being chronically unhappy.
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