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Ask HN: Extend Mental Refractory Period?

2 pointsby fallmonkeyover 2 years ago
Over the years, I&#x27;ve experienced this many times.<p>After being addicted to something (game&#x2F;movie&#x2F;YouTube&#x2F;etc.) for lengthy hours, mental refractory period kicked in so I enjoyed a lot less, then I felt a urge of resolution to stop consuming them, maybe followed by some &quot;commitment&quot; like deleting game&#x2F;cancelling sub&#x2F;etc., hoping to become a better person next day.<p>Yet, next morning, my hunger for instant satisfaction refilled, and addiction resumed.<p>Has anyone successfully handled such situation and got any experience to share?

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whythreover 2 years ago
Maybe take up a hobby or some other positive activity, rather than the negative goal of avoiding the source of your addiction? I have found that avoiding destructive or time wasting behavior is easier when I have a clear, worthwhile alternative I enjoy.