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  1. Hello! I'm back from a voyage to Sweden. We senior students celebrated the end of high school together. Today I've been working on a spring cleaning and doing a rather long work day. The best moment of today was the feeling of having summer tires under my bike. It's like switching from crawling to running. I've been more inactive in these forums than usual. It's partly due to the fact that I feel my posts getting repetitive and somewhat lacking of content. I will probably decrease the amount of posts here. Gaming was a hard addiction to beat, but now as my problems have progressed it's harder to fit them in this scene. I still feel like writing a post out here every once in a while is a good habit. It feels great to share stories of success and receive tips on how to get better. For now I want my goals in check. The next couple of days are good for it. An unexpected event happened at my Bjj gym. There was apparently asbestosis somewhere and they've had to close for the time being. This is something I've got to figure out since Bjj is an essential pillar of my well-being. If it happens that the gym is closed for more than two weeks I could take up Thai boxing. If less than that gym would probably be all right as well. Alongside Bjj I must work on maintaining healthy relationships. Having good time with friends is important. Now that most of my friends have excess time I can easily schedule something. Maybe a Catan/Dominion-night. Maybe bathing together in Sauna. Movies, Badminton, Chess, Football, playing music together; there are plenty of possibilities. As I've now completed my studying goals for the finals there is also space for studying. I feel like studying the psych essentials could be a good start. I find psychology very interesting. Studying it would also be a great enhancement for my general knowledge. Another possible area which I'm looking forward to improve is my German. I'm going to InterRail next summer so being able to speak German with people would be awesome. I've studied it for 7 years, but have not used it in three. Maybe it's time to refresh those memories. As I've studied languages I feel like I've got a pretty good grasp on what is required to improve on them. The last subject is philosophy, but I feel that for now I'll let it rest a bit. Aside those There are a few minor things to be worked at. And also taking it easy for I've worked hard the past three months. It's surprisingly enjoyable to write this. GameQuitters-community is a great place to grow and open one's thoughts. Today I'm grateful for: Summer TiresHow it stopped raining just when I got to workEnjoying Bulgakov's Master and MargaritaFinding my inner nerd a bit recentlyMeditation, made this morning very refreshingWriting your thoughts out
  2. Hello! Today has been a nice day. I've rested, contemplated my further studies and worked. I feel like I need to take it a bit easier now just to make sure I'm able to heal from the stress and work I did during the finals. The best moment of today was having a good call with my Uncle Paul. I've been pondering the choice between universities. Today I got awesome advice from two person I regard very successful. It wasn't what I first expected to hear but in the end it made a sense and I feel like I'm better off doing my choices now. But for now resting is the best choice. Good Night, Sleep Tight! Today I'm grateful for: Finals, they were a good motivator to studyMy Nishiki Bicycle has been serving me wellBeing positively surprised after today's cookingHearing a workmate's story about his careerPeople to look up to
  3. Hello! Today was a nice day. I've read, relaxed, worked and met my friends. It was awesome to get back to work after a while. Cycling in the sunny weather sparked my mood. The best moment of today was either reflecting, being with friends or working. I got new ideas about what I want to study further on. I'm trending towards international business, which to me sounds exciting. We'll see I'll have to make a couple phone calls regarding it tomorrow. All in all a good day. Today I'm grateful for: Bulgakov's Master and Margarita; I've yet to drill deep into the book, but I'm digging it's theme plentyApparently doing better then I expected in Finnish and English examsPlanning meals beforehand; Increases the chance of actually cookingReflecting about my career choiceCreedence Clearwater Revival
  4. Hello! Today was my last day of high school I guess. My last finals were maths and it went rather well. Feeling confident. I've spent the rest of the day relaxing, eating and seeing my friends. the best moment of today was going out to meet some friends. Today I'm grateful for: Holidays beginningHospital neighboursTime to focus on non-school subjectsPretty good flow with mathematics today as well
  5. Hello! Math finals up tomorrow! I've been studying lot and had plenty of fun with mathematics. I find studying maths a lot less straining than studying many other subjects. The best moment of today was joking around at a funny logics exercise. I guess my summer holidays begin tomorrow. Phew, It's weird getting to this point. Today I'm grateful for: Finding mathematics interestingBoxing sackTaking it easier with Bjj this week to get more study time under my beltEncouraging teachersFinal Finals Exam tomorrow
  6. Hello! Today has been a math-heavy day. I've studied for my finals pretty much the whole day. The best moment of today was hanging around with friends. The last exam awaits day after tomorrow. Till then it's pretty much studying. Today I'm grateful for: Avocados and MangosSwedish music cheering me upGraphic calculators; I feel like I have an answer book with me in the examSeeing my sister after a whileHumans' adaptability, homeostasis and neuroplasticity
  7. Hello! Today has been a good day! I've taken some time off and relaxed after the busy week. I feel like the English exams didn't go as well as I expected them to. We'll have to wait and see. My friends and I watched the new X-men-movie Logan. It was quite well balanced, though I still prefer movies with more in-depth plot. But as I've watched every X-men movie so far this is no time to give up! The best moment of today was having and interesting conversation about cultures and traveling. Today I'm grateful for: Camille Saint-Saëns, his music is very livelyResting, it sure has brightened my moodBeautiful weather today, maybe it could be possible to go tour skating tomorrow Finding new goals
  8. Hello! Today has been cool day. I've been relaxing, studying English and training Bjj. The best moment of today was the relaxed morning while the sun shone, Today I'm grateful for: Eating Chinese food every now and thenHistory for being so interestingPlaying the pianoFinding an interesting book to read
  9. Hello! Today was a good day. The physics exam went pretty well. I've been hanging out with friends and studying English the rest of the day. The best moment of today was hanging with my friends and having a good conversation. Today I'm grateful for: Exam well suited for meMore information about further studiesGreat teaMozart and VivaldiSleep
  10. Hello! Today was a good day! I've been studying and exercising. I'm having my finals in physics tomorrow; It's probably the one I'm most insecure about. Well I'll do my best. I've worked quite steadily and much towards it. It could be good to reflect after the exams are over regarding how I feel my studying, planning and the plans' execution worked. The best moment of today was having fun conversation with my friends. Today I'm grateful for: BBC's Planet Earth II, It's awesomeLifting weightsScorpionsCurryspring arriving
  11. Hello! A busy, busy day. The Finnish exam went well. I managed to randomly guess a subject our exam-committee prepared for us so I was able to acquire some rather precious knowledge. I trained Bjj, studied physics and watched an episode of BCC's Planet Earth 2; It's absolutely gorgeous. The best moment of today was the euphoric feeling after the exam. Tomorrow it's time to study more. Now I'm of for a good rest. Today I'm grateful for: EarplugsA good familyBeing able to sleep wellthat there is a positive side to stress as wellFinnish exams are down; three more to go
  12. Hello! Today has been a cool day. I've been taking it easy and preparing for the Finnish exam tomorrow. The best moment of today was going tour skating with my friend. Today I'm grateful for: Hanging out with friendsLearning about artificial intelligenceVivaldi's violin concertosDominion; All the Catan lovers give this game a shot! It's different kind of game but at least as awesomeArriving holidays
  13. Hello! Today has been a great day! Sun shone bright in the morning and I went tour skating on the lake Näsijärvi, which was awesome. I've rested and studied a bit of physics with my friend. Now I'm going to play a few games of Dominion with my friends. The best moment of today was skating in the sunny lake. I also noticed that stress affects my creative process quite substantially. I'm going to rest well this weekend so that I'll manage the final-week ahead. Today I'm grateful for: PlansFinland's awesome natureSpending time with friendsHummusAn interesting conversation about traveling
  14. Hello! It's pretty late so I'll be quick. Today was a good day; I studied physics, went for a cup of tea and jogged. I skipped today's Bjj, because I was very tired and needed to sleep. Jogging was the complementary exercise for today. The best moment of today was probably the time spent at the café. I learned a lot and built some confidence in my conversation skills. Today I'm grateful for: Sports and the way it trains the body and the mindSeeing progress with my studiesEarplugs; One of the best christmas presents I've received. My sister gave them to me probably as a bit of a joke as I sometimes ask her to stop whistling in a very high pitched tone which is like nettles for my ears. Talk about a proactive solutionBeing able to travel soon!A courageous person I've got to meet
  15. Hello! Today was a good day. I studied English, played volleyball and hung out with friends. the best moment of today was talking about politics and history with my friends. I'm probably going to do a bit more reflection on my personal journal today. Today I'm grateful for: Warm tea for sore throatTalking with my friend AarniCarsJamming with friendsHolidays and free time that await us after our finals
  16. Hello! Today I've been a bit tired, but it has been a good day altogether. I studied maths and trained Bjj. The best moments of today were having a good pass/sweep battle in spar and good flow with mathematics; two hours went by in an instant. Today I'm grateful for: Number theory and logics; Very sneaky and prettyBeing able to sleep late; I feel much better when I can wake up at 8 am than in 6am even with approximately the same amount of time sleptHaving studied hardDelicious eggplant dinner made by momAwesome chilly and fresh morning; The winter is giving it a one final go
  17. Hello! Today was a usual day. I studied Particle physics and trained Bjj. Overall a good and productive day. The best moment of today was having a good flow while sparring. My matriculation exams are nearing. I'm working on learning all I can and doing best with what I've got. Life is pretty much rolling onwards. I'm working towards my goals and enjoying the way. Today I'm grateful for: Training consistentlyAntonio Vivaldi, Mozart and PaganiniBeing back to school and meeting friendsSelf-deprecating humor with fellow mathematiciansBeing able to begin the week with energy
  18. Hello! Today has been a good day. I've been studying, doing my habits and working. Today's shift was pretty rough – it was very slippery outside and my battery died while working. The best moment of today was talking with my workmates and surviving the shift in the end. Tomorrow is a day for resting. I'm not going to do hard work; I'll clean, cook, take a walk, maybe reflect a bit and meet my friends. It's a very good ending for this work filled week. Today I'm grateful for: Great workmatesLovely weather todayAwesome and open atmosphere in a restaurant today – Everyone said hi and were very friendly. It sure comes a long wayBeing able to take it easy tomorrowWorking hard
  19. Hello! Today was a good day! I've been studying maths and training Bjj. Additionally I had a moment to look at my goals aspirations and values. It's good to keep them close and clear. The best moment of today was sparring in Bjj. I had plenty of energy and fun matches. I landed a cross-collar choke which I've probably last done about a year ago. Going forward quite steadily. Today I'm grateful for: Thinking Fast and Slow; A chapter about irrational decision making regarding politics was epic!Meeting friends from my school, Going to miss themGetting a better hang of CalculusBeing able to study atom- and quantum physics tomorrow. It's so detached from everyday life and sounds really smart Annoyance; It's a formidable motivator
  20. Hello! Today was an alright day. I've been studying and meeting my friends. The best moment of today was accidentally meeting a friend and eating out with him. He is a unique guy, says everything very provocatively and straight, but is still a good dude overall. My days are pretty much studying, nothing too shabby to report on. It was good to spend time with friends though, only studying is a viable strategy only for so long. Today I'm grateful for: The ability to share worries with peoplePerforming artsSpontane moments today
  21. Hello! Today was an okay day. I studied trigonometry and trained Bjj. The best moment of today was either dining with my family or sparring in Bjj. LIfe is rolling onwards. Today I've been also doing some important reflection regarding values, goals and some of the problems I'm facing right now. Today I'm grateful for: SoulStriving for rational decision makingA good employerSharing and discussing oppressing feelings and thoughts with close peopleSports keeping me in shape
  22. Hello! Still going. Today I've been studying hard and training Bjj. I'm feeling a bit tired, but thats probably quite normal after a hard day like this. The best moments of today were dining with my friends and wrestling with a small dude named Michael from Germany. I'm feeling a bit mixed up. I feel like it has something to do with psychology and philosophy. Well these thoughts may brew in the back of my head for now. Now it's time for calculus. Today I'm grateful for: Studying at University – It has a good atmosphere for workingDelicious food for 2.60€Dire Straits, works well with my feelings at the momentFriends and familyRest
  23. Hello! Today I've been studying maths and working. I guess today was rather work-oriented, but in the context of my finals approaching quickly it's probably not too bad of an orientation. The best moment of today was dining with my family. I've also had some new thoughts about journaling. Sometimes one becomes very focused on oneself while journaling. I feel that at times I need a break from constant reflection. It feels quite drastic to think about decreasing my journal-time since journaling (on my personal journal in this case) has been a very sticky habit of mine for over two years now. By no means am I looking to quit reflection, but this is something to think about – Not letting yourself become obsessed with yourself. These questions are hard and there is not a precise or a collective answer for this I guess – maybe I just need to try different approaches. Today I'm grateful for: Finding the fun in mathsCasual day at work – I notice that the amount of mental effort my work requires has decreased along with my habits improvingInterrail next summerPlenty of time for sleep tonightOpetus.tv It's an amazing Finnish site full of educative material, Love it!
  24. Hello! Today has been a great day! This Saturday was my resting day and boy has it been worth it! I've cleaned, slept, written and met my friends. The best moment of today was meeting my friends and playing some Dominion card-game. Meeting my friends whom I hadn't seen recently was a lot of fun. I also notice that our perspectives about life are a different. It was interesting to hear about their lives and everyday. Sometimes the people and the lifestyle I've surrounded myself with distort my view of the world. Hmm, makes me think about other choices I can make and different ways of living. You can borrow some if you want there is plenty of them. I guess my posts are mostly about them nowadays since the actual quitting games-period is pretty much consigned to past. I saw you were doing Stronglifts! I loved that program when I was training more on the gym; simple, effective compound, maybe a few pull-ups to complement, but your climbing hobby probably satisfies the need for them. It's getting late, once again I feel astonished about the world and my place in it, but at least it's an enjoyable ride. Today I'm grateful for: Having made good friendsResting, today more work was not the answerLiving sober for a whileBeautiful weather todayPlaying the piano; Maybe at some point I could go more in-depth with my skillsGood stories
  25. Hello! Today was a good day. I studied and worked. The best moments of today were breaking my record of orders/hour: got 5 from which I'm pretty proud of. Another great moment was bathing in sauna. I'm going to have a rest day tomorrow; Cleaning, eating, books, walking, reflection and friends on schedule. Sounds rather decent. Today I'm grateful for: Finnish saunas – such an integral part of our culture now that I think of itPsychology: I'm looking forward to learning more of itShort napsEppu NormaaliMeeting my friend Keke today
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