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Hello! Today was a day I rested at home. I missed my yesterday's post due to going to see my teachers band's gig. I've been integrating nearly the whole day since I have a calculus exam tomorrow. The best moments of today were dining together with my family and finally finding Hesse's book Demian. I feel like my perspective of what I need to now has gotten clearer in the last few weeks which is cool. Thanks for your opinion! I feel like you're right – the negative effects are from the serious repeated blows, not the occasional thud to the head while sparring. That's very true! Somehow I was focusing on the chance of injury that I forgot that it's only a narrow part of the complete picture. Thanks for an important reminder! It's weird how ears, nasal cavities and throat are so connected. My ability to hear with the ear has returned today and I feel like it's a good sign. It's great having a GQ-medic here! Today I'm grateful for: Great commentsThe Beatles and NightwishHaving enough foodA Dragon patterned mugExercising a little every day

Hello! Today I have been taking it easier. I woke up at 4.30 am and had a pain in my ear and it seems that I have an inflammation in my ear. Well I'll take it easier and let it heal for now. The best moment today was laughing and joking with people. Regarding combat sports I'm a bit worried about concussions and how they affect the brain. The sport I've trained and am looking to start again, BJJ, is a wrestling type of sports with less focus on throws and more on grips, locks and positions. It is probably the safest combat sport with proper sparring. It's the idea of taking accidental knocks to your head that makes me feel uneasy, but also it would maybe be too cautious to give up that very lovely sport for minuscule risk of concussions (not bigger than in basketball or soccer according to the stats) . After all we're not meant to be stored in a glass vitrine and collect dust there. For little critique I also need to say that confirmation bias has an effect on the results I'm finding. Of course, when googling information I'm finding a lot of information about the worst of the worst injuries – a marginal view of the whole picture. Maybe I'll give this subject a little rest, go train BJJ and if I feel like it's no good for my brain I'll give it up. Today I'm grateful for: Warm juice for sore throatAwesome nurse for working few extra minutes to take care of meMy teacher of mathematical subjects and her great attitude to life which is not too seriousGameQuitters comment section for saving textWeekend

Hello! Today was a day of hard work. I got up studied and worked and now it's evening. I'm feeling a bit exhausted by all this work and as a person with workaholic tendencies I had a conversation about my shift schedules with my employer. She said that it's okay for me to do less shifts which I'm very grateful for. The best moments of today were small pleasant moments with people. At the moment rest is the best I can do since thoughts tend to get a bit of extra colour when tired. Today I'm grateful for: The Beatles – During a hard day's night they have all my loving. I had to... Quantum physics is very interestingMaking new friends in schoolPranking my friend in a friendly wayYou get paid for working

Hello! Today has been a basic day. Felt a little tired but overall everything is going alright. The best moment of today was playing volleyball with my friends after school. It is getting rather chilly here. The thermometer is bouncing somewhere around zero degrees Celsius. I'll post a picture when it starts snowing good! Today I'm grateful for: ABBA radioLentilsAdlibrisWritingSeeing my uncle Paul today

Hello! Today was a good day. I studied and went to the gym. I'm making a performance about antimatter, which is a really interesting subject – on the other had very hard to perceive but also logical. The best moment of today was being with my family. Today I'm grateful for: Sour milkAleksis Kivi's Seitsemän veljestäWarm shoesEarmuffsIkea furniture

Hi @aScaredMom! Your son reminds me about myself from a couple of years ago. My mother was very concerned about me spending so much time in front of a phone or a computer playing games and watching streams. Now after a while I can say that my mom was right – I spent too much time on the internet. The way my mom tried to tell me that she was worried about me was nagging and complaining, she showed me articles about how gaming was bad and argued that what I was doing was bad. The way it affected me was different from what she hoped for. My sense of shame about gaming grew and I felt my level of confidence sink. I resorted to gaming to deal with the negative feelings since at that time I hadn't just developed enough to sense that it was just a vicious circle. When I had just turned 17 I had a talk with my mom. I said to her that whatever she does she has to start trusting me with gaming and stop stomping my confidence. It was a hard talk for both of us, but a few days after it I decided to quit gaming myself by my decision and so begun my gamequitting journey. For me it was very important to just have an authentic conversation and know that my parents trusted me whatever I did. Mutual understanding led to both sides improving in this particular situation. Hoping your son and you all the best! The authentic support you are giving to his own decision will be precious for him in the future!

Hello! Slowly regaining my energy after the autumn holiday. I went to try out ballroom dancing today and it was awesome! The average age was probably twice of mine but it was fun anyways. There was also a girl about my age so it was cool to dance with her too. The best moment of the day was definitely dancing and I feel like I want to go there again! Today I'm grateful for: Going dancing even though I felt a bit nervous about my ageDire Straits and Van MorrisonMorning showersMettwurstNew perspective gained from harder feelings

Hello! It's the last day of the autumn holiday. I'm feeling pretty tired since during this break I have pondered a lot about my life which has been hard at times, but also great since I feel more clear about what I'll do in the future. It's going to take a little while to get the ball rolling again, but it was good to stop and go through my feelings thoroughly. Today I've met my cousins, trained in the gym and hung out with my friends. The best moment of today was laughing with my friends. Today I'm grateful for: Metal, Stratovarius and HeavenlyMud cakeHolidays for providing precious time to check in with lifeNext phase begins soonConnections with many kinds of people

Hello! Today I did some basic management tasks like changing our cars' tires and cleaning. In the evening I met with my friends. The best moment of today was randomly seeing a couple of really nice friends. Today I've been thinking about responsibility. I like to think that I'm responsible for my life – responsible to guide it in the best way I can see. Lately I feel like my old idea of what was good has changed and I'm not really sure how to continue. Trying hard is very important, but there are some obstacles that require different kind of approach. Letting go, going through hard feelings and making new plans. By focusing only on trying my hardest I've usually come to the conclusion that something I'm doing is wrong for example diet or NF, but to be honest I feel like focusing on them is like fixing some "plaster problems" and neglecting the true meaning behind feeling off. Today I'm grateful for: MuseAvocado pastaSeeing friendsExercisingWriting helping me clear my thought

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I feel you. I had very similar situation towards the end of my first detox. It felt really hard to find anything other than gaming interesting, but then I accidentally met with a friend who recommended me a hobby that sounded worth the shot. I think it's a great idea to look for new activities. After finding my hobby quitting games got substantially easier and life started to roll onwards. Strength to your journey – I'm sure you'll find your way through!

Hello! Today was a weird day. I ate out and trained in the gym. The best moment of today was having a good conversation. At the moment I'm feeling anxious. This kind of anxiety stems from a need for change, but at the moment it feels hard to get a sense of where to go, what to do. I'll give it time and take care that I'm sleeping, eating, exercising and seeing friends enough so that I will maintain the basic necessities. I'm thinking that I also need to take a break from self-help books. Some of them provide good advice and are definitely worth reading, but for now I feel like I need more energy trying out new things and listening to myself. These feelings are rather similar to what I experienced during my relapse which happened nearly 500 days ago. At first I was trying to quit gaming by sheer force of will, without looking for any new activities. You can guess that it didn't go very well and I ended up pretty down... After the relapse and talking about my feelings I started BJJ and a summer job and life slowly started to roll much easier. At the moment I feel that I'm in a similar situation – I just need to change. Hopefully in the future I will be able to greet the experience with a smile. I've got a few ideas to help me move forward, we'll see how they work in the following months. Today I'm grateful for: SaunasTurkish foodCompound exercisesGamequitters communityMentorsElton John

Hello! Today has been a cool day. We decided to go eat lunch to an Indian buffet in which we stayed for 3 and a half hours. Needless to say we were rather full after it. Going to see my friends and maybe play a few games of chess or some board game in the evening. The best moment of today was really having time to talk to my friends and properly talking with them. Warning! Steppenwolf spoiler alert: Hesse's Steppenwolf is full of thought and meaning which I've been digesting for this week. The book is about a man, Harry Haller, who is struggling with his life. I feel like the feelings I've had lately matched Haller's feelings rather accurately. Haller is a rather intelligent chap but struggles with finding meaning with his life. Over the course of the book Haller learns through experience that even his perception of life is not as objective as he thinks. I feel similar to Haller to some extent. I have a feeling that there is a need for change and time to emphasize another parts of my life. Time to set the pieces of my personal chessboard differently as it would be expressed in the book. Oh Great! We have The Glass Bead Game and Narcissus and Goldmund sitting in our library. Demian sounds very interesting as well. I've heard about Dawkins' works, but not read any of them yet. Probably giving them a shot at some point since I think God is interesting and this subject divides opinions rather distinctly. Thanks once again! Thanks Robin! Looking forward to tomorrow. Today I'm grateful for: U2, Dire Straits, Guns N' Roses and Scorpions = evening jamDining with friends in no rush, the moment just flows very wellBlack Yorkshire teaUNOFelt Jacket

Hello! It's late so I'll keep it short. Today it was fun to see my friends whom I trained gymnastics with. We practiced some martial arts, ate wings and bathed in an outside hot tub which was very cool! The best moment of the day was wrestling with my friends. It has been long since I've last done it. Finished the Steppenwolf – more on that on another occasion. Today I'm grateful for: Greater monetary independence through workSkills that developed with gymnasticsABBAUnderstanding and co-operation with friendsCetirizin helping me with allergy

Hello! Today has been a day with ups and downs. the day mostly consisted of reading, talking and playing board games with friends. In the evening I went to spend the night with other friends of mine. The best moment of the day was talking with an old friend of mine. I've felt bad today for a few reasons, but they'll pass over time. That is true! Resting is something you easily forget in this atmosphere of performing. After resting I'm starting to feel like working and getting my hands dirty once again. It's great to have you around here once again! By the way could you recommend some other good books from Hesse, since you have probably read more of them? Today I'm grateful for: Playing the pianoGood booksSettlers of CatanA good conversationCheap and tasty wine

Hello! Today was a cool day! I read, cooked and worked. The best moment of today was working. I'm noticing that if I have time to rest enough work doesn't feel like a burden anymore. It was fun to cycle and deliver food and at no point was there a feeling of "bloody hell, still three hours". Another great moment was talking with my workmates. Hesse's Steppenwolf has managed to surprise me. I found the beginning quite oppressive, since Harry Haller was on the other hand a relatable character but there was something disturbing, maybe a feeling of hopelessness, in him. After the analytical chapter I was sold. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a book like this. Today I'm grateful for: Being able to gain precious thoughts from books that were written almost a 100 years agoCandyJazz, I've been really enjoying it recentlyGreat work shiftKarelian Stew – It's the best!My friend just called and asked if I'd like to go out and I feel like going so I'm going! Have a nice day!

Hello! Today was a peaceful day. I read, jogged and went to see my friends. The best moment of the day was having a conversation with my friend. I have recently been thinking about existential questions and managed to find an answer that I'm content with for now. I had a feeling that nothing had a special meaning and at first that felt disturbing. But if you look at it from another perspective it also means that you are free to devote your time and energy to whatever you find satisfying and forget about supernatural meanings. This is a good side of being subjective – you are free to discover what is meaningful to you and forget about the objective point of view, if it even exists. Great! @Tom I was rather surprised when you suddenly popped around! It's great to see you again. How's life in the Netherlands? Today I'm grateful for: Seeing friendsA very good Thai lunchHaving time to wind offTomorrow's workMy Index funds seemed to have managed themselves reasonably Good night everyone!

Hello! Today was the last day before holidays and I have to say that this holiday is just in its right place. My objective for this holiday is to take it easy by spending time with friends, sports, writing and reading. The best moment of today was hanging out with friends in the evening. Started to read Hermann Hesse's Steppenwolf since I remember @Tom recommending Hesse's works a while ago. I felt both anxious and excited about the book's theme and characters. Today I'm grateful for: QueenHoliday is hereSeeing a friend from HelsinkiMy Nishiki bikeCaring friends

Hello! I'm a little bit tired at the end of the day. I had plenty of fun today and the best moment was definitely playing dodgeball with badminton rackets and floorball ball. Very much fun! My evening also got a little bit lighter once my black screen on S6 was fixed by a mere restart. I was a little frustrated since the phone did not work. A holiday of a week begins tomorrow and I'm going to chill as much as possible. Already arranged a meet and few events with my friends. Sounds very good at the moment. Today I'm grateful for: PreziCo-operation@Reno F's AC/DC cover! It was great RestA morning rave

Hello! The best moment of today was talking about cars and chess with my teacher. Also talking with my father was cool I'm currently feeling that I need time to wind down from the matriculation exams, school and constant self-reflection. As I've set multiple goals and habits I feel like some meaning behind them has crumbled as time has gone on. For now I need time to rest, to spend it eating and hanging out with friends and using it on activities I find pleasing. This is a way I'm hoping to connect more with my personal interests. Growing up is a process that will most surely give plenty of joy, hard feelings and change. I need to give this process time and go through the feelings brought by it. I'm not going to force myself to feel any other way than I'm feeling. I'll support my feelings with my best judgement and everything I've learned about habits and good philosophy. Numbing is something that I'll try to notice since I believe that it's better to face the feelings. Currently I feel that my feelings are mixed up and I'm not really sure where to go next. I'm positive that this is a natural part of growing up and I don't want to rush this or look for a shortcut through this. I want to face these feeling head on, knowing that I'll make it through them. Today I'm grateful for: Foo Fighters radio starring Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green dayWalksBeing friends with teachersTalking so you don't have to the only one carrying your burdensBrene Brown's work. Daring Greatly is definitely in my top beloved self-improvement books

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Hello! Today was a cool day. I was a bit tired at school, but work was very nice. It was also cool to study and read for a bit. The best moment of the day was singing Beatles with my friend. Today I'm grateful for: Great lentil soupQuantum physics is more interesting than I thoughtMaking a new friend at work todayDeciding to take rest from physical activities for tomorrowParents' anecdotal adviceOzzy Osbourne – Crazy Train

Hello! The whole post is very inspiring! What do people say on this site? Subscribed? It's great to hear that! 470 days behind and many more ahead. Today was a cool day. School, gym, studying and hanging out with friends. Both gym and studying have been consistent since I scheduled them into my routine. Keeping them in small enough portions helps in completing them. The best moment of today was dining together with my family. Today I'm grateful for: David BowieMeat loafGood teachersPaycheck dayMy friends

Hello! Today was a cool day. I returned from the camp and worked the evening. The best moment of the day was talking with my parents about growing older. It was very pleasant to talk and hear about their experiences growing up. The camp was great. I was feeling tired, but it all was good anyways. You bet! Today I'm grateful for: A nice work shiftPlenty of food at the campMeeting my old awesome friendsAcoustic guitar musicSteady studying