Re:Facebook addiction increases depression severity among al...
by OkayPhysicist on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @02:23PM
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For me, what worked was making a commitment to literally go to the gym everyday after work. Whether I actually exercised or not could falter on a day-to-day basis, but without fail I walk into the building. As predicted, it means I get a workout in at least 4 days a week, because if you're there, the barrier to "might as well run" or "guess I'll put in a quick weight set" is much lower.
Re:Facebook addiction increases depression severity among al...
by TurkishPoptart on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @03:07PM
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it's good advice to tell yourself that "I'm the kind of person who does X." We can shift/expand our identities about ourselves to build better habits. It's like, to quit smoking, we must remind ourselves that "I'm not a smoker/ a person who smokes anymore."
Most recommend to start exercising. Easiest way to do this is to simply say I'm the kind of person that runs / bikes / works out (don't give yourself the option to decide). Simply say on Saturday's I do a run (rain or shine), then say Tuesday's and Saturdays, etc. In no time you're doing it 3+ times a week.
From one good habit others will follow, since you'll have learned how to stay consistent.