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14 ways to diminish that heavy feeling of blearghh
2 min readMar 14, 2025
I know it.
It’s like you just don’t really want to do anything.
Everything feels heavier, like trying to play ping-pong underwater.
Here’s what I do to feel this less:
- Take a nap.
- Avoid refined carbs, sugar, and starches. Go higher protein.
- Go for at least a 20 minute walk.
- Replace consumption with creating things, anything — even if it’s doodling or taking notes. Watching screens, playing highly stimulating games, and movies numbs you of your motivation.
- Sit in the sunlight like cats do.
- Meditate or sit in silence, watching your emotions. As you observe, you’ll find your frustrations melt away.
- Do some stretching or exercise.
- Hydrate with electrolytes. Coconut water is king here.
- Do one small, easy part of something you’ve been holding off. This recreates your identity of a doer.
- Do not watch porn ever again.
- Be more consistent. Most people are dragged in a thousand directions and then wonder why they don’t get anywhere and accumulate any wins. Focus on fewer things and do the right things day after day. Over time, you’ll see…