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863 sats \ 21 comments \ @cryotosensei 5h AskSN

If you search “habits”, you will find that I have that topic cornered. Almost every Habit topic was initiated by me. I’m keen to pick up good habits from others.

For example, I started to have cold showers because @BTCFC wrote really persuasively about its value. @grayruby’s way of framing (I get to do this) has helped me through tough parenting moments.

As for me, last December, I started keeping track of my net worth. I never used to bother before. Last week, I updated certain amounts. I hope to periodically review my finances from now on. The reason why I wanna pick up this habit is that I will renovate my home this year, so I wanna see if I have enough reserves to account for this big-ticket item.

I should stop talking. Now I’m listening 👂

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188 sats \ 4 replies \ @Shugard 5h

I started to reform my personal life since we knew we were going to have a child in March this year. So last year, right after we found out about the pregnancy, I rebuilt my morning routine and created a solid habit out of it. As I said in another post (which I can't find) Morning routine is key! I did several iterations so as not to overwhelm myself. First, making my bed every morning. Second, doing my workout right after. Third, eating a healthy breakfast and clearing my mind before going to work. After practicing this routine for over 3 months, I started to look at what I could change next. Because habits fail for most people because you need more than three months to really pick up the habit. Around Christmas I build on my habit of educating myself properly every day. Most of the time it's a podcast or an article. But taking at least 40 minutes each day to educate myself is the goal I think I can keep. Now that we are less than two months away from our girl, I want to get the next habit of cutting work for my job out of my personal time. So I have reduced the amount of work I do at home and plan to continue to do so. I am optimizing my tests and exams and have already asked SN for input. That's the habit I want to achieve in the next two months. Leave work at work.

100 sats \ 1 reply \ @denlillaapan 1h

Third, eating a healthy breakfast and clearing my mind before going to work.

FUCK, MY DUUUDE. Love it, let's effing gooooo

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard 20m

HERE WE GO!

61 sats \ 1 reply \ @Myshkin 4h

I'm genuinely happy to read this, thanks. You've understood how to not be a "tyran with yourself as a slave". Good luck with the parenting adventure!

18 sats \ 0 replies \ @Shugard 4h

Thank you so much! This is going to be such a cool adventure!

48 sats \ 4 replies \ @Aardvark 5h

Hey those are some great habits!

I'm trying to do more cardio, but I wouldn't hold your breath, I hate doing it. 🤣

21 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 5h

Lol then what was the impetus to do more cardio then?

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @Aardvark 5h

I know that in order to be healthy I need to do strength training and cardio. Also having good cardio helps in strength training. I just have to commit to doing it.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 5h

Have you thought about pairing something pleasurable with cardio?

Example, I was posting on SN today during the hour my children were at the indoor playground. Boring supervision + joyful ~~shitposting~~ content creation = happy cryotosensei

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 5h

I used to try to watch shows, but I just hate doing it. I may revisit that and try something else.

24 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter 5h

Title 👀

41 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 5h

Haha nice catch

I’m supposed to sleep now. But I thought I would support @Aardvark

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 5h

No worries. Just thought to tell you before time.

It's nice of you supporting straightaway. Good writeup about habits. Cold bats are amazing. But I can't.

8 sats \ 2 replies \ @PictureRoom 2h

I've been taking cold showers every single morning for about 3 years now, which is crazy to think about. I've noticed myself becoming more able to face difficult situations easier, and more willingly.

As for new habits, I'm becoming more aware about the light that I consume on a daily basis, and also getting more sun in general. Sunning nude lately as well when it's nice out (I have a secret spot that I go to ha).

7 sats \ 1 reply \ @denlillaapan 1h

balls, always balls.

But yes, that's impressive. I was doing OK a year or so back with the cold plunges (twice a week). Stopped. And once you fall out of that it's sooo hard to come back in (uh-hu, so painful!)

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @PictureRoom 1h

Haha consistency is key!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @denlillaapan 1h

I guess this counts.

Yes; will offer a yoga space on Sundays #856250

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ama 2h

While I'm at home, every time I visit either the kitchen (for water or food) or the bathroom, I go downstairs (three floors) and back upstairs.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @flat24 4h

For now I am struggling to master the habit of exercise, it is something I am determined to master this year. And once my body is in shape I must begin my teachings to master and create a habit on some martial arts teachings.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Artilektt 4h

It's a long-term habit but I find it very valuable. Once a year in January I do a three day fast. Have done so for nearly 20 years. It's difficult, but I find it a good time to reflect on being grateful for the basic things in my life, because there's nothing like being extremely hungry that will make you appreciate even a single meal. It's very cleansing to me and a good way to kind of reset and start my year.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @criptopanas 5h

More reading and less youtube. 100 planks a day.